Work Engagement (Reading) Flashcards
1
Q
Work engagement is…
A
Work engagement is the relationship of the employee with his or her work (Gallup Organisation, William Kahn, 1990’s)
2
Q
Key developments of the work engagement construct …
A
(1) Changes to the world of work has led to a pronounced value on work engagement (psychologisation of the workplace)
(2) People matter more to organisations (requiring more work from less people = motivation is taxed)
(3) Organisations need people who are able and willing to invest in their jobs psychologically (physical + mental + spirit)
(4) Increased scientific interest in positive psychological states (study of optimal human functioning to promote factors that allow indv, org, & communities to thrive) (Martin Seligman, 1990s onwards)
