Misaligned Motivation and Work Team Effectiveness in Public Sector Organizations: The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment

Abstract

This study examines the factors that affect work team effectiveness in public sector organizations. It focuses on misaligned motivation, adversity quotient, and organizational culture. Organizational commitment is considered a mediating variable. Misaligned motivation occurs when an individual's motivation does not align with team goals, organizational systems, or role clarity. The study uses a quantitative approach and PLS-SEM analysis. Data comes from employees of the High Prosecutor’s Office of the Bangka Belitung Islands. Results show that the adversity quotient and organizational culture positively influence team effectiveness. Organizational commitment mediates the link between motivation and team effectiveness. Work motivation has a negative direct effect, which suggests misaligned motivation. This study broadens motivation theory in public-sector contexts and highlights the importance of aligning individual motivation with corporate systems to enhance team effectiveness.