Motivational Strategies in Effective Management of Day-to-Day Job Performance

Abstract

This investigation studied the relationships of various motivational strategies used by supervisors to the day-to-day contributions and experiences of subordinates. 141 nursing staff completed questionnaires examining (1) 13 aspects of the way their supervisors were seen responding to their day-to-day job performance and (2) 6 performance-related work outcomes. The majority of the motivational strategies were significantly related to most of the outcomes. Their superiors' characteristic ways of managing day-to-day subordinates' job performance were linked to important work outcomes. Particularly important in this regard were participative behaviors and immediate application of rewards but not punishments.