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The Effect Of Locus Of Control And Autonomy On Motivation In The Workplace, Kelley K. Nekota
The Effect Of Locus Of Control And Autonomy On Motivation In The Workplace, Kelley K. Nekota
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of locus of control and autonomy on motivation in the workplace. A sample size of 414 employed individuals was obtained; however, only 243 individuals completed the questionnaire in its entirety over the course of one week. The survey included Rotter’s thirteen question scale on locus of control, and a variety of questions relevant to autonomy and motivation in the workplace. Gender, age, ethnicity, organization size, and hierarchy within the workplace were controlled for. The data showed a significant correlation between locus of control and motivation, independent of autonomy. Autonomy, too, …