An Empirical Investigation of Motivation and Effective Performance: A Comparison of Arab and U.S. Cultures
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-1990
Description
This study empirically examines motivational profiles within the Arab culture and compares them with the U.S. culture. The associations of needs for achievement, affiliation, and power with effectiveness (salary, promotion, and GPA) and job satisfaction in the Arab culture are investigated. The need for affiliation is negatively associated with effectiveness for managers and students, and the need for power is positively associated with effectiveness for managers. The Arab culture exhibits higher affiliation need, while the U.S. culture exhibits higher power and achievement needs. However, the two cultures exhibit similar profiles of effective motivation for managers, students, and professionals.
Citation Information
Yasin, Mahmoud M.; and Stahl, Michael J.. 1990. An Empirical Investigation of Motivation and Effective Performance: A Comparison of Arab and U.S. Cultures. International Journal of Value-Based Management. Vol.3(1). 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01560520 ISSN: 0895-8815