{"product_id":"the-motivated-worker-9781476680217","title":"The Motivated Worker","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   How can managers and executives motivate workers to make them happier and more productive? How can employees find meaning and motivation in their careers? The classic Two Factor Theory--a simple, time-tested model for conceptualizing job satisfaction--is here re-imagined for a modern world, with relevant examples, and backed by dozens of academic studies that organizational leaders can draw upon to improve worker motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   The Universal Dual-Factor Survey (UDS) is introduced, providing a means to assess workforce job satisfaction. Managers will be able to understand which factors need improvement, leading to more meaningful work. Employees, at all levels of business, government and nonprofit organizations, will be able to improve personal motivation, facilitating a more cohesive and thriving workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\tv\u003cbr\u003ePreface: Why I Wrote This Book and How It Can Help You\t1\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\t5\u003cbr\u003eSection I. Two Factor Theory for Managers\u003cbr\u003e 1. From Taylor to Herzberg: Why Motivation Matters\t11\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Two Factor Theory: Why Vintage Theory Is Relevant\t20\u003cbr\u003eSection II. The Foundation: Hygiene Factors\u003cbr\u003e 3. Salary and Benefits: Why Union Workers Aren't Happy\t33\u003cbr\u003e 4. Supervision: Why the Cavaliers Booted Blatt\t45\u003cbr\u003e 5. Policy: Why Workers Want Wi-Fi\t55\u003cbr\u003e 6. Working Conditions: Why the Legal Landscape Needs Navigating\t71\u003cbr\u003e 7. Job Security: Why Rank and Yank Doesn't Motivate\t80\u003cbr\u003eSection III. The House: Motivators\u003cbr\u003e 8. Interpersonal Relationships and Recognition: Why Cliques Persist Post–High School\t93\u003cbr\u003e 9. Achievement: Why \"Culture Officer\" Is a Legitimate Job Title\t105\u003cbr\u003e10. Work Itself + Responsibility: Why the Division of Labor Created Bored Workers\t119\u003cbr\u003e11. Growth: Why Maslow Is Still Magnificent\t129\u003cbr\u003eSection IV. Measuring Employee Job Satisfaction\u003cbr\u003e12. The Universal Dual-Factor Survey (UDS)\t141\u003cbr\u003e13. Analyzing and Displaying Survey Results\t150\u003cbr\u003e14. The Motivation-Hygiene Grid\t159\u003cbr\u003e15. Cautions, Caveats and Contemplations\t162\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\t168\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: UDS Reliability\t169\u003cbr\u003eChapter Notes\t171\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\t187\u003cbr\u003eIndex\t201","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515847086423,"sku":"9781476680217","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781476680217.jpg?v=1745428062","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-motivated-worker-9781476680217","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}