Abstract :

Covid 19 poses significant challenges for Indonesian technology start-ups. Beginning with shifts in work modes, unstable global conditions, and geopolitics. This has caused many businesses to lay off employees, which can negatively impact employee motivation and perceptions of the organization. Perceived organizational support and motivation are crucial factors to consider in this circumstance, as the startup industry in Indonesia is rapidly growing and positively impacting the economy. This study presents an overview of the current state of perceived organizational support, autonomous motivation, and controlled motivation among employees of technology startups. It also investigates the effect of perceived organizational support on autonomous and controlled motivation among employees in Indonesian technology startups, which can be beneficial knowledge for startup practitioners. This study’s respondents involve 279 employees from Indonesian technology startups. Its analysis employs a simple linear regression method. The findings show that among employees at technology startups, perceived organizational support significantly affects autonomous motivation but has no significant effect on controlled motivation.

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Keywords :

Autonomous Motivation, Controlled Motivation, Perceived Organizational Support (POS), Startup, Work Motivation

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