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Shamir, Boas Meaning, Self and Motivation in Organizations 1991 Article Organisation and Management Studies, Meaningful Work Meaningful Work, Meaning Of Work, Well-Being, Psychology, Individualism, Hedonism, Self
Citation Shamir, Boas 1991 Article Organization Studies Meaningful Work Meaning Of Work Well-Being Psychology Individualism Hedonism Self Organisation and Management Studies Meaningful Work

"Meaning, Self and Motivation in Organizations"

by Shamir, Boas (1991)

Abstract

This paper claims that current work motivation theories are restricted in certain respects due to their overreliance on individualistic-hedonistic assumptions and their over-emphasis of cognitive-calculative processess. It is suggested that a self-concept based theory should be added to the existing core of theories in order to overcome their limitations. Certain assumptions about the relationships between the self-concept and behaviour are presented, followed by a series of theoretical propositions and some research suggestions. The implications of the theory for organizational commitment, collective work behaviour, transformational leadership and symbolic management are briefly discussed.

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Meaningful Work, Meaning Of Work, Well-Being, Psychology, Individualism, Hedonism, Self

Themes

Organisation and Management Studies, Meaningful Work

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