Examining of the Role of Affect on Worker Productivity: A Task-Based Analysis
Solberg, Emily Gina
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Description
Title
Examining of the Role of Affect on Worker Productivity: A Task-Based Analysis
Author(s)
Solberg, Emily Gina
Issue Date
2007
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Brent Roberts
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Business Administration, Management
Language
eng
Abstract
Previous research on the relation between affect and worker productivity has generally shown mixed results. While many studies find that happy workers are more productive, others show no relation. The current paper suggests that the relation between happiness and productivity may vary depending on how happiness and productivity are operationalized. It is proposed that happy workers may be better at certain tasks (e.g. tasks that require creativity or helpfulness), while less happy workers may be better at other tasks (e.g. tasks that require detail orientation or competition) and that this may account for the mixed past findings. Two studies were conducted to examine the effect of positive and negative affect on task performance. Study 1 examined the relation between employee trait affect and performance ratings by supervisors in a variety of different jobs. It was found that affect predicted performance differentially depending on the area of performance that is being measured. It was also found that the types of tasks performed on the job moderated the relation between affect and job performance. Study 2 utilized a student sample to examine the hypothesized mechanisms underlying these relations using structural equation modeling.
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