Work Engagement

Question 1

What is Work Engagement?

Answer 1

A state of optimal functioning at work. Three aspects:

1. Vigor: high level of energy/resilience
2. Dedication: strongly identifies with work
3. Absorption: time flies/ intensely engrossed

Stretch Work engagement scales uses these o assess work engagement

Question 2

What are antecedents of work engagement?

Answer 2

COR Theory: gains in resources leads to positive outcomes

• Job resources: resource gains increases willingness to dedicate effort and ability- growth (intrinsic motivation)
• Personal: Individual better able to use resources and generate more that are beneficial
• Leadership: inspiration, comm
• Job Demands: Yerkes-Dobson inverted U

Question 3

What is Burnout and what are it’s antecedents?

Answer 3

emotional/physical exhaustion from excessive stress. Three components: overwhelming exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, ineffectiveness

Antecedents: individual trait, high WFC/WFE, job characteristics, low engagement