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- 2017
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The Energizing Nature of Work Engagement: Toward a New Need-Based Theory of Work Motivation
By: Paul Green, Eli Finkel, Grainne Fitzsimons and Francesca Gino
We present theory suggesting that experiences at work that meet employees’ expectations of need fulfillment drive work engagement. Employees have needs (e.g., a desire to be authentic) and they also have expectations for how their job or their organization will fulfill...
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Needs;
Motivation;
Work Engagement;
Disengagement;
Authenticity;
Self-Expression;
Employees;
Motivation and Incentives;
Behavior;
Human Needs
Green, Paul, Eli Finkel, Grainne Fitzsimons, and Francesca Gino. "The Energizing Nature of Work Engagement: Toward a New Need-Based Theory of Work Motivation." Research in Organizational Behavior 37 (2017): 1–18.
- 09 Sep 2014
- First Look
First Look: September 9
Prior research on expectancy disconfirmation in task performance contexts has focused on the dysfunctional consequences of disconfirming low performance View Details
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Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Jan 2023
- Research & Ideas
Passion at Work Is a Good Thing—But Only If Bosses Know How to Manage It
their ability to perform, particularly when they are unable to find a favorable resolution." Another wrinkle in the fabric of the passionate organization is that employees may find it challenging to speak up about issues they encounter. In a culture of passion, after...
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by Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Aug 2002
- Research & Ideas
High-Stakes Decision Making: The Lessons of Mount Everest
the Everest case clearly demonstrates. To combat overconfidence, leaders must seek out information that disconfirms their existing views, and they should discourage subordinates from hiding bad news. Leaders also must take great care to...
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by Michael A. Roberto
- 12 Dec 2017
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, December 12, 2017
Organizational Behavior The Energizing Nature of Work Engagement: Toward a New Need-Based Theory of Work Motivation By: Green, Paul, Eli Finkel, Grainne Fitzsimons, and Francesca Gino Abstract—We present theory suggesting that experiences at work that meet employees’...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Feb 2009
- Research & Ideas
Uncompromising Leadership in Tough Times
disconfirmed our initial estimate, we dropped the CEO from our sample. Q: What made these leaders unusual? A: The CEOs were quite different in personality, background, and leadership style. But they were similar in what they saw as the...
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by Martha Lagace