Self-Set learning goals and service performance in a gig economy: A Moderated-Mediation role of improvisation and mindful metacognition

Atif Açıkgöz and Gary P. Latham

Journal of Business Research, 2022, vol. 139, issue C, 1553-1563

Abstract: Drawing on goal-setting theory, the current research examines whether the indirect relationship between self-set, rather than assigned or participative, learning goals and an Uber driver’s service performance is positive and significant in an emerging work context, namely, the gig economy. In this regard, we hypothesized that there is a positive, significant relationship between self-set learning goals and a driver’s improvised ways to provide customer service. Building on metacognitive practice, we further hypothesized that a gig driver’s mindful metacognition positively moderates the relationship between improvisation and service performance. The overall hypothesis tested is that the indirect relationship between self-set learning goals and a gig driver’s service performance via improvisation is positive and significant, and this relationship is positively moderated by mindful metacognition. Data were collected from 149 gig drivers. Ordinary least squares regression-based path analyses revealed support for these hypotheses.

Keywords: Self-set Learning Goals; Improvisation; Mindful Metacognition; Service Performance; Gig Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.10.074

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