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Intrinsic Motivation at Work: Building Energy and Commitment

Intrinsic Motivation at Work: Building Energy and Commitment
By Kenneth W Thomas

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Intrinsic Motivation at Work marks a major advance on the topic of work motivation -- one based on an understanding of the changing requirements of today's workplace and the limitations of older motivational models. Written in an engaging, accessible style, yet grounded in solid academic research, the book is divided into three parts. Part One assesses older models of work motivation and why they need an overhaul. Part Two explains the nature of the "new work" and the importance of reintroducing a feeling of purpose and self-management. Part Three presents in depth the four intrinsic rewards that make work energizing and compelling -- a sense of meaningfulness, a sense of choice, a sense of competence or quality, and a sense of progress -- and how to create them.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #765614 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

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"A major step forward in our understanding of intrinsic motivation. This book is readable, logical, and especially relevant to those concerned with the attraction, retention, and motivation of knowledge workers and the effective management of Generation X employees." - Barry D. Leskin, Chief Learning Officer, Chevron Corporation "An eminently useful and important book that every manager should have on his must-read self." - Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC and author of Organizing Genius "Ken Thomas raises a critical issue at a crucial time. How can the individual be proactive about making his or her own work more energizing and rewarding, and, simultaneously, what can the manager do to support or ignite this energy? The answers to both questions lie in the pages of this book." - Beverly Kaye, author of Up Is Not The Only Way and coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay "Intrinsic Motivation at Work is a must-read for everyone who cares about organizational success and quality of life at work in the future. It's a virtual handbook for the self-managing and their leaders." - David W. Jamieson, Adjunct Professor of Management, Pepperdine University, President, Jamieson Consulting Group, and coauthor of Managing Workforce 2000

David W. Jamieson, President, Jamieson Consulting Group and coauthor of Managing Workforce 2000
"Intrinsic Motivation at Work is a must-read for everyone who cares about organizational success and quality of life at work in the future. Its a virtual handbook for the self-managing and their leaders."

Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Credibility, and chairman emeritus tompeters!company
"Read this book so you know how you can make the most of what drives you and others."