2These three components together define the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation (COM) model that social scientists have long used to examine the drivers of performance in a role (Blumberg and Pringle, 1982). From the perspective of the individuals in the role, the design creates (or inhibits) the “opportunity” to perform. I use the term “design” here instead of “opportunity” because it reflects the choice organizations have when deciding what a role should be.
3When you estimate a large, multivariate model, it is good practice to make sure first that each of the factors that are included as possible drivers is significantly correlated with the outcome. For example, suppose you hypothesize that developmental opportunities, pay, relationship with ...
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