Self-determination theory is a theory of human motivation that increasingly is being used by organizations to make strategic HR decisions and train managers. It argues for a focus on the quality of workers' motivation over quantity. Motivation that is based on meaning and interest is shown to be superior to motivation that is based on pressure and rewards. Work environments that make workers feel competent, autonomous, and related to others foster the right type of motivation, goals, and work values. The Oxford Handbook of Work Engagement, Motivation, and Self-Determination Theory aims to give current and future organizational researchers ideas for future research using self-determination theory as a framework, and to give practitioners ideas on how to adjust their programs and practices using self-determination theory principles. The book brings together self-determination theory experts and organizational psychology experts to talk about past and future applications of the theory to the field of organizational psychology. The book covers a wide range of topics, including how to bring about commitment, engagement, and passion in the workplace; how to manage stress, health, emotions, and violence at work; how to encourage safe and sustainable behavior in organizations; how factors like attachment styles, self-esteem, person-environment fit, job design, leadership, compensation, and training affect work motivation; and how work-related values and goals are forged by the work environment and affect work outcomes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780190276997
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216588727
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
The Oxford Handbook of Work Engagement, Motivation, and Self-Determination Theory
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Author
Marylene Gagne
Subject Area
Organizational Sociology, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology
Series
Oxford Library of Psychology
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
255 mm
Item Weight
830 g
Item Width
183 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Title_Author
Marylene Gagne
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