Expanding the Conceptual Boundaries of Work Effort : Critical Insights into What Makes People Work Hard

Today, companies are more than ever dependent on a highly motivated workforce and hard-working employees. The purpose of this book is to expand the conceptual boundaries of work effort (WE) in order to gain critical insights into what makes people work hard. In spite of the acknowledged importance of WE, the concept was hitherto weakly understood, inconsistently defined, and lacked a clear conceptualization due to a lack of theoretical and empirical research. At theoretical level, this dissertation enhances the understanding of the WE concept, notably with respect to its antecedents. At practical level, the refined understanding will increase the leaders’ ability to impact and manage their employees’ WE levels. Contents The Meaning of Work Effort Antecedents of Work Effort Consequences of Work Effort Synthesizing the Current Status of Knowledge on Work Effort Fresh Insights from Alternative Psychological Disciplines Target Groups Scientists, lecturers, and students in the areas business management, psychology, sociology Senior managers and line managers, HR professionals The Author Dr. Timur Erim currently is the personal assistant of the publisher of one of Germany’s largest business magazines