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| Author: | Shamir, B. |
| Title: | Meaning, self and motivation in organizations. |
| Journal: | Organization Studies
1991 : VOL. 12:3, p.405-424 |
| Index terms: | MOTIVATION RESEARCH EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Arguments are presented 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 processes. 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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