Experiencing the pull and push: influences on independent contractor motivation and job satisfaction

IF 3.1 4区 管理学 Q2 MANAGEMENT Journal of Managerial Psychology Pub Date : 2024-03-19 DOI:10.1108/jmp-02-2023-0081
Andrew Miller, Adam Vanhove
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Abstract

Purpose

Drawing on organismic integration theory, we aim to examine whether the reasons independent contractors choose contract work are related to their on-the-job motivation and job satisfaction and whether their perceived support enhances positive (or buffers negative) effects.

Design/methodology/approach

We collected data at three separate time points from 241 adjunct instructors to test a moderated mediation model using bootstrapping analyses.

Findings

The positive relationship between pull factors (e.g. autonomy) and job satisfaction is fully mediated by the autonomous motivation contractors experienced at work. The inverse relationship between push factors (e.g. inability to secure desired work role) and job satisfaction is not mediated by autonomous nor controlled motivation experienced at work. Contractors' perceived organizational support does not moderate the relationship between either push or pull factors and autonomous motivation. Post hoc analysis shows a moderating effect of perceived supervisor support on the nonlinear relationship between push factors and autonomous motivation.

Practical implications

Recruiting individuals drawn to the benefits of contract work may have important implications for worker motivation, job satisfaction and potentially beyond. Moreover, organizations may consider whether existing support resources and infrastructure are appropriate for contractors.

Originality/value

Despite the abundance of evidence demonstrating the benefits of organizational and supervisor support among traditional employee populations, such support may be of limited value to those drawn to contract work.

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目的根据有机整合理论,我们旨在研究独立承包商选择合同工作的原因是否与其在职动机和工作满意度有关,以及他们所感知到的支持是否会增强正效应(或缓冲负效应)。研究结果拉动因素(如自主性)与工作满意度之间的正相关关系完全由承包商在工作中体验到的自主动机所调节。推力因素(如无法获得理想的工作角色)与工作满意度之间的反向关系不受工作中自主或受控动机的影响。承包商感知到的组织支持并不能调节推动因素或拉动因素与自主动机之间的关系。事后分析表明,感知到的主管支持对推动因素和自主动机之间的非线性关系有调节作用。 实际意义招聘被合同工作的好处所吸引的个人可能会对工人的积极性、工作满意度以及其他方面产生重要影响。此外,企业可以考虑现有的支持资源和基础设施是否适合合同工。原创性/价值尽管有大量证据表明,组织和主管的支持对传统员工群体有好处,但对于那些被吸引到合同工岗位的人来说,这种支持的价值可能有限。
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期刊介绍: ■Communication and its influence on action ■Developments in leadership styles ■How managers achieve success ■How work design affects job motivation ■Influences on managerial priorities and time allocation ■Managing conflicts ■The decision-making process in Eastern and Western business cultures
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