Document Type : Articles
Authors
1 Associate professor, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
2 M.A of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Abstract
Developmental performance appraisal pays especial attention to employee's appraisal reactions. In this appraisal, positive reaction and positive feelings towards appraisal approach is an indication of performance appraisal success. This performance appraisal consists of goal setting and feedback activities. In Developmental goal setting and feedback, employees recognize them as clear, relevant and understanding activities. The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between developmental performance appraisal and work performance and the influence of affective commitment, intrinsic motivation and autonomy orientation to this relationship. The research was conducted in a regional manufacturing firm in Iran and data was collected by utilization of a standard questionnaire. Before distribution of the questionnaire, appropriate techniques were used to assure acceptable reliability and validity of the instrument. Results from survey showed that the relationship between developmental performance appraisal and work performance was mediated by employees’ intrinsic motivation, and strongly moderated by their autonomy orientation. For employees with a weak autonomy orientation, the relationship was positive, but for those with a strong autonomy orientation, the relationship was negative.
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