Motywacja osiągnięć edukacyjno-zawodowych słuchaczy podyplomowych studiów menedżerskich

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the level of educational and professional achievement motivation of persons undertaking postgraduate management studies. The applied variables were: gender, age and type of position held. The highest level of achievement motivation was manifested by women occupying managerial positions within the age group of 36 to 47. On the other hand, the lowest achievement motivation ratios were found in students employed in non-managerial positions (“regular employees”), aged up to 29. The levels of achievement motivation were differentiated by the purpose of undertaking postgraduate studies and associated subsequent professional benefits. The persons who aimed at higher wages and professional expertise development were characterized by a high “level of aspiration”. Those respondents who aimed at maintaining jobs and establishing business contacts received the highest scores in “focusing on the task”. The persons whose main goal was to get promoted, (nearly half of the respondents), received the highest values of the “striving for social recognition” index. However, those employees who were planning to change jobs obtained the highest levels of the “deferred gratification acceptance” index. The study has confirmed that the level of achievement motivation of employees is influenced by the degree of freedom of action, (the ability to decide for themselves and / or others), that they enjoy in their workplace.