This study describes the motivational
characteristics of developing experts in information
technology (IT). Experienced IT workers from
completed surveys about perceived competence and
achievement goals for continued expertise
development. The sample as a whole scored higher on
intrinsic motivators than on extrinsic motivators. A
cluster analysis was performed on standardized scores
in order to create profiles of multiple goals. Three
groups were found: Cluster 1 scored relatively low on
all goal variables and on perceived competence;
Cluster 2 scored relatively high on intrinsic...