'n Ondersoek na die psigodiagnostiese waarde van die TAT-Z in die meting van prestasiemotivering by 'n groep swart werkers

Abstract

The prediction of the individual employee's future job performance in industry, remains a problem because of it's situation bounded nature. Because of the strong relation between job performance and performance motivation, the latter personality trait can be used in the prediction of performance. Performance motivation can be measured with success by using projective techniques, especially the thematic apperception tests. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the ability of a projective technique specially compiled for the Blackman, in measuring performance motivation. Projective techniques were discussed with specific reference to the TAT as a projective test and the TAT-Z as adapted thematic apperception test for the Blackman in South Africa. Secondly performance motivation was discussed with reference in the first place to motivation, motivation theories and the concept achievement . In the second place the development of performance motivation and the personality traits playing a part there in as well as how these traits can influence the worker, were discussed. Thirdly the two techniques for measuring performance motivation used in this study, were looked at, namely the projective technique and the questionnaire. For the purpose of this study an own questionnaire had to be designed, based on the literature on performance motivation. The results form the empirical study showed no relation between a total TAT-Z score an performance motivation, as measured by the questionnaire. However performance motivation responses may be expected on cards 4, 6 and 9 of the TAT-Z. No relation exists between the measurement of reality by the TAT-Z and the questionnaire on performance motivation. A relation was found between a high westernization score coupled by a low TAT-Z performance, and low performance motivation. Thus, the TAT-Z is 'n valid instrument for measuring performance motivation, finding expression in cards 4, 6 and 9. This quality of the test can be extended if a card on a specific work situation is included, or if points could be awarded for performance motivation in the present key of analysis. This ability of the test can thus be used for the prediction of future job performance.