Validation of scale for group related factors affecting achievement motivation

This paper tries to test the scale for measuring the impact of group behavior on achievement motivation. Taking reference from different sources a scale was developed and tested. The sample consisted of 574 employees working in sectors like Information Technology, Hospitality and Telecom in the cities of western India. The data was collected by interviewing personally or through internet or by using a structured questionnaire between April-September, 2017. Based on the questionnaire and its variables an estimated model of group behavior was developed. It was found that the overall constructs for group behavior were reliable and valid. Additionally, all values were within the acceptable limits hence it can be concluded that the overall model is valid and the data fits into the model. The findings also had practical implications which showed that the employees wanted to influence the group and its members for desired results.