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Selbstregulation, Regulationsfokus und Arbeitsmotivation

Überblick über den Stand der Forschung und praktische Konsequenzen

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Die Bedeutung der Selbstregulation für die Arbeitsmotivation und -leistung ist unumstritten. Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit Selbstregulation, mit dem Regulationsfokus auf Promotion oder Prävention und der Passung zwischen Regulationsfokus und Arbeitsauftrag und -anforderungen. Die Übereinstimmung zwischen der Art der Selbstregulation einer Person und der aktuellen Situation hat positive Konsequenzen auf die Arbeitsmotivation und Arbeitszufriedenheit. Auch die Effizienz von Feedback über Arbeitsschritte und -leistungen sowie der Erfolg von Programmen zur Förderung eines gesunden Lebensstils hängen vom Regulationsfokus des Empfängers der Botschaft ab. In der Mitarbeiterführung und Arbeitsgestaltung können die Berücksichtigung des Regulationsfokus einer Person, eine entsprechende Aufgabenformulierung und die adäquate Rückmeldung über die Arbeitsleistung positive Effekte auf Motivation und Leistung haben.

Abstract

Self-regulation has important effects on work motivation and achievement. This paper focuses on self-regulation, the regulatory focus on promotion or prevention, and the fit between regulatory focus and tasks. The fit between the self-regulation of a person and an actual task can have a positive effect on motivation and work satisfaction. In addition, the efficiency of feedback concerning work and achievement as well as the success of programs which promote a healthy lifestyle depend on the recipient’s regulatory focus. Taking the collaborators’ regulatory focus and fit with tasks and with feedback on performance into account can have a positive impact on both motivation and productivity.

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    Marianne Holler, Bernhard Fellner & Erich Kirchler

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Holler, M., Fellner, B. & Kirchler, E. Selbstregulation, Regulationsfokus und Arbeitsmotivation. JfB 55, 145–168 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-005-0011-2

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