A cyclic model of information seeking in hyperlinked environments: The role of goals, self-efficacy, and intrinsic motivation

David, Prabu; Song, Mei; Hayes, Andrew F.; Fredin, Eric S.

doi:10.1016/j.ijhcs.2006.09.004

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“…Moreover, if the information architecture has poor information scent for some tasks and better for others, performance on tasks for which scent is worse may still be better than when information scent is poor for all tasks (Study 2). Similar types of sequential context effect, where experience or judgment on previous trials influences what happens on the next trial, have been observed in web navigation [David et al 2007], psychophysics [Lockhead 2004], and frequency estimation [Kusev et al 2011]. For example, David et al [2007] found evidence for a "virtuous cycle" in web navigation.…”

Section: Main Results and Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 61%

Automated Computational Cognitive-Modeling

Schaik

Muzahir

Lockyer

2015

ACM Trans. Comput.-Hum. Interact.

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The information architecture of websites is the most important remaining source of usability problems. Therefore, this research explores automated cognitive computational analysis of the information architecture of large websites as a basis for improvement. To support goal-specific analysis, an enhanced model of web navigation was implemented with a novel database-oriented approach. Web navigation was simulated on the information architecture of two large sites. With the improved labeling system of the information architecture, simulation results showed a significant reduction in navigation problems. The results of two experiments demonstrate that sites with improved information architecture result in better outcomes of user information retrieval. Our database-oriented approach is extensible, allowing non-goal-specific analysis, modeling of nontext media content, and analysis of the organization-and navigation systems of information architectures. ACM Reference Format:Paul van Schaik, Raza Habib Muzahir, and Mike Lockyer. 2015. Automated computational cognitivemodeling: Goal-specific analysis for large websites.

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Section: Main Results and Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 61%

Automated Computational Cognitive-Modeling

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Muzahir

Lockyer

2015

ACM Trans. Comput.-Hum. Interact.

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“…Therefore, flow proper can be considered as the motivational component of flow experience, which therefore should facilitate cognitive-task performance as a (motivational) 'driver'. A similar argument, regarding the role of motivation during people's interaction with an artefact, with supporting empirical evidence, is made by David et al (2007). In their 'information seek cycle', as a result of the level of self-efficacy (rather than flow) from previous information-seek cycles, more challenging goals are formulated in subsequent cycles.…”

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confidence: 77%

A cognitive-experiential approach to modelling web navigation

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Ling

2012

International Journal of Human-Computer Studies

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“…The goal theory was advanced in the 1980s, a time at which motivational theory largely focused on the need for setting goals for employees (David, Song, Hayes and Fredin, 2007). Based on the review of extant literature, the proponents of the goal theory posit that employees record higher levels of motivation when they are presented with explicit goals that they are supposed to meet (Gómez-Miñambres, 2012; Catania, 2012).…”

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Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal System and its Effect on Employee Motivation

Idowu¹

2017

NileJBE

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Employee performance has traditionally been accorded prime focus by human resource managers. As a result, a number of performance appraisal techniques have over time been devised to help establish employee's performance. In the contemporary times, the use of performance appraisals has been extended beyond rating of the employee's performance to aspects such as motivation. Accordingly, this study sought to investigate effectiveness of performance appraisal systems and its effect on employee motivation. The study's main objectives pertained to establishing the moderating role of performance appraisal as a motivation tool as well as potential challenges.The study findings show the presence of significant positive outcomes when the organisation uses performance appraisal as a motivation tool. Further, the study finds that the use of more than one appraisal techniques helps yield greater satisfaction and consequently higher motivational levels. The specific aspects of performance appraisal systems (PAS) that help improve motivation include the linking of performance to rewards; using the PAS to help set objectives and benchmarks; as well as the use of PA to help identify employee's strength and weaknesses.Key words: Performance, Appraisal, Motivation, Employee INTRODUCTIONPerformance appraisal is a widely discussed concept in the field of performance management. The importance accorded to performance appraisal systems in part arises from the nature of the current business environment, which is marked by the need to achieve organisational goals as well as remain relevant in intensely competitive markets through superior employee performance (Chen and Eldridge, 2012). Within this context, various studies suggest that organisations can hardly control the behaviour of their employees (Attorney, 2007). The organisations can however control how employees perform their jobs. In addition, performance management research shows that a significant number of employees tend to have the desire to perform their jobs well as part of their individual goals as well as a demonstration of loyalty towards the organisation (Wright & Cheung, 2007). Arguably, the key to ensuring that employees perform well lies in the ability to provide them with the right working environment. Such an environment generally includes fair treatment, Maley (2013) these are the very qualities that are created by an effective performance appraisal system. While focusing on performance appraisal as a motivational tool, studies in this field strongly suggest that performance appraisal systems can be used to enhance motivation (Chen & Eldridge, 2010;Appelbaum et al., 2011). However, the link between performance appraisal and employee motivation has often been studied in a traditional or general manner and hence the relationship tends to be blurred in nature. The traditional use of performance appraisal has for instance been criticised for the reward of -win-lose‖ results as opposed to -win-win‖ results in which the system promotes supportive and cooperative beh...

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A cyclic model of information seeking in hyperlinked environments: The role of goals, self-efficacy, and intrinsic motivation

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A cognitive-experiential approach to modelling web navigation

Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal System and its Effect on Employee Motivation

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