Motivation and performance in the information systems field: a survey of related studies

Motivation is important. In today's economy, it is vital that all scarce resources - especially human resources - be utilized efficiently and effectively. Daft and Steers state unequivocally that motivation is the foundation upon which human resources may be optimally utilized (1986).Prior studies of motivation in the information systems (IS) profession have led to inconclusive and, even contradictory results. It may be that these apparently inconsistent results are actually evidence of a rapidly changing and evolving profession. Several IS research articles have documented rapidly occurring changes within IS job environments, changes in development methodologies and IS organizational structure. Thus, an assessment of the fit between the IS professional and the changing IS work environment is a fundamental component of IS human resource management. Knowledge of job fit in this profession is crucial to each phase of human resource development, from recruitment to evaluation and training.The primary purpose of this paper is to review personnel literature within the context of a larger picture of IS motivation:b Motivation in the IS professionb The evolving IS work environmentb Job fit within the IS professionb Related studies from other disciplines

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