An interactional perspective on perceived empowerment: the role of personal needs and task context

Authors: Hon, Alice H.Y.; Rensvold, Roger B.

Source: International Journal of Human Resource Management, Volume 17, Number 5, May 2006 , pp. 959-982(24)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This study examines the influence of individual needs and task characteristics on a multifaceted definition of perceived empowerment using an interactional perspective. Respondents were Hong Kong Chinese employees and most of them lower-level or nonmanagerial level workers in business organizations. We used regression analyses to test a number of hypotheses informed by social psychology theories. The significant findings indicate that perceived empowerment is predicted by individual characteristics (need for achievement, need for power), task situations (receipt of task feedback, competency-based reward system, participation in goal setting) and their interactions. Limitations of the study and implications for future research are discussed.

Keywords: Perceived empowerment; interactional perspective; individual needs; task characteristics

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585190600641271

Publication date: 2006-05-01

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