Psychological Need Satisfaction and Proactive Work Behaviour Among White Collar Employees

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between Psychological need satisfaction and Proactive work behaviour among white collar employees. Method: It is a correlational study. Data from 164 white collar employees were collected through digitized form from all over India. Basic psychological need satisfaction at work scale (BPNS-W) and Scale on proactive work behaviour were used to collect data. Results: The results indicated that there was a significant relationship between the Psychological need satisfaction and Proactive work behaviour among white collar employees. However, no significant differences between males and females regarding proactive work behaviour was observed. Conclusion: According to the results, it can be concluded that the basic psychological needs satisfaction and proactive work behaviour can be beneficial at work place. The need for relatedness is essential for fostering proactive work behaviours in employees.