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Influence of the organizational support on Generation Y’s work motivation

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  • Renan Godinho-Bitencourt
  • Jandir Pauli
  • Alessandra Costenaro-Maciel

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This study intends to analyze the influence of organizational support on Generation Y’s work motivation. For this, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 326 subjects with ages between 17 and 37 years old. Data analysis was conducted using statistical software and interpreted based on the Self Determination Theory and the Leader-Member Exchange. The results show that the intrinsic motivation of Generation Y is directly associated with the perception of organizational support, but is significantly moderated by manager support. These results demonstrate the influence of manager support on the intrinsic motivation of the individuals belonging to Generation Y, indicating that leaders are the moderating agents of the institution, acting as a bridge between institution and employees.

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  • Renan Godinho-Bitencourt & Jandir Pauli & Alessandra Costenaro-Maciel, 2019. "Influence of the organizational support on Generation Y’s work motivation," Estudios Gerenciales, Universidad Icesi, vol. 35(153), pages 388-398, December.
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    Keywords

    self-determination theory; intrinsic motivation; organizational support; leader-member exchange; Generation Y;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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