Abstract
This study examines the influence of individual needs and task characteristics on a multifaceted definition of perceived empowerment using an interactional perspective. Respondents were Hong Kong Chinese employees and most of them lower-level or nonmanagerial level workers in business organizations. We used regression analyses to test a number of hypotheses informed by social psychology theories. The significant findings indicate that perceived empowerment is predicted by individual characteristics (need for achievement, need for power), task situations (receipt of task feedback, competency-based reward system, participation in goal setting) and their interactions. Limitations of the study and implications for future research are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 959-982 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | International Journal of Human Resource Management |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2006 |
Keywords
- Individual needs
- Interactional perspective
- Perceived empowerment
- Task characteristics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation