The Relationship between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and Task Performance: A Study in the Textile Industry
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Background. Although the relationship between motivation and performance has been subject of extensive research, it remains a relevant and current topic due to its importance. It is considered important to focus on this links especially in context of blue-collar workers and in sample of emerging manufacturing countries such as Türkiye.
Aim. The primary aim of this study is to determine how the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations of textile workers affect their task performance.
Method: The main population of the study consists of blue-collar workers employed in textile factories in the Erbaa district of Tokat province. A total of 228 survey responses were collected, including 166 from field surveys and 62 from online surveys. The survey administered to participants included questions about demographic characteristics, as well as motivation and task performance scales. SPSS and AMOS statistical software packages were used for data analysis.
Findings: The results of the study reveal that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation explain 48% of task performance. Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were found to have a positive impact on task performance. It was identified that intrinsic motivation has a more positive effect compared to extrinsic motivation.
Conclusion: This research confirms the existing relationship between motivation and performance in the literature. The significance of the study is enhanced by its focus on blue-collar workers and its implementation within a labor-intensive sector in the Turkish context.
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