Mechanism of Improved Performance: Intrinsic Motivation and Employee Engagement

Synthesizing the literature on employee engagement in terms of intrinsic motivation and task purpose, this study provides insights into the critical process of individual’s work engagement. Despite the availability of substantial research work in emphasizing the role of engagement in predicting organization desirable outcomes, there is a need for understanding the psychological process that involves while employee engages with the work. Present paper underlines the importance of four key engagement initiatives such as decision making authority, empowering to share ideas and opportunities to develop and utilize employee talent and leadership in driving engagement through a process of motivation.