Extrinsic Factors Influencing Job Performance of Engineering Staff of a Leading Construction Company in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This empirical investigation has attempted to reveal the effect of six extrinsic factors namely salary & benefits, working conditions, policies & procedures, relationship with supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates on the individual job performance of engineering staff at a leading, highest graded construction company in Sri Lanka. The study was conducted as a longitudinal case study research with mix method where quantitative findings were further validated by the insights from a qualitative study which highlighted the importance of perception of such factors over the mere provision or presence of them. The study found a positive correlation with higher predictability of variance of all six extra-individual factors with job performance of engineering staff as possible causes for the decline of individual performance. This could lead to a conclusion that extrinsic factors cause greater influence than intrinsic factors over the performance of engineering staff at the concerned organization. Findings were further reviewed using Herzberg’s Two Factor theory, performance equation of Cerasoli, (2014) and MARS model of behavior.