INTRINSIC MOTIVATION A BOON OR BANE FOR INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR

Abstract

Intrinsic motivation is an important aspect of  sustenance  and for creatively expose and participate in any organization . This study examines the role of intrinsic motivation in fostering  employees’ organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and organizational commitment (OC). Intrinsic motivation, is refered to as the internal drive to engage in work for achiving  satisfaction, has been identified as a key motivator  of positive nonmandatory behaviors in the workplace. Drawing on self-determination theory and social exchange perspectives, this review travers how intrinsically motivated employees are more likely to exhibit OCB by willingly  assisting colleagues, excelling job expectations, and contributing to a reassuring organizational climate. Additionally, intrinsic motivation deepens organizational commitment by fostering great psychological attachment and understanding with organizational values. Findings from prior empirical research consistently highlight intrinsic motivation as a significant predictor of both affective commitment and extra-role behaviors. This study was conducted among the IT employees in Kerala and revealed the fact that there is direct relationship between intrinsic motivation and organization citizenship behavior and mediating role of organization commitment is partially significant and does not impact as as the direct relationship if IM and OCB