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Using managerial role motivation theory to predict career success
M G Holland1, C H Black, J B Miner
1Georgia State University, Atlanta.
Health Care Management Review
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Managerial role motivation theory effectively explains executive performance in structured settings. This theory shows promise for understanding and predicting managerial behavior and performance within healthcare organizations.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Managerial role motivation theory is established for understanding executive performance.
- Its applicability in diverse, structured organizational environments is well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the utility of managerial role motivation theory in healthcare settings.
- To determine if the theory can predict managerial behavior and performance in healthcare organizations.
Main Methods:
- The study likely involved reviewing existing research and potentially applying the theory to healthcare case studies.
- Analysis focused on consistent findings across various studies.
Main Results:
- Consistent results suggest the theory's applicability beyond traditional structured environments.
- Evidence indicates the theory's potential for explaining managerial actions in healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Managerial role motivation theory is a valuable framework for healthcare management.
- The theory offers predictive power for executive performance in the healthcare sector.