Rethinking motivation and reward management : what we know and do not know / Zheni Wang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wang, Zheni, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Rethinking business and management

Rethinking business and management series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Employee motivation.

Motivation (Psychology).

Reward (Psychology).

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This innovative book examines the controversial relationship between motivation and rewards from multiple theoretical and practical perspectives. It analyzes cutting-edge research on work motivation and the economic and psychological roots of modern reward management and identifies future directions for advancement in the field. Dr. Zheni Wang explores the motivational impacts of major aspects of rewards, such as compensation and benefits, equities, recognitions, training and development, and well-being. She challenges assumptions and misconceptions, including the notion that money is the only motivator and that the same reward can incentivize all employees. The book provides evidence-based strategies to effectively address diverse and dynamic motivational challenges for employee engagement, discussing how to offer autonomy and meaningful feedback, tailor rewards to task types, and cultivate a supportive work environment for a rewarding work experience. Dr. Wang illustrates the importance of rethinking motivation and reward systems in the post-Covid period when facing rapid technological advancements, advocating for a more comprehensive and adaptive approach that considers employees' individual and collective needs to achieve sustainable business success. This book greatly benefits students and scholars of business leadership, strategic HR management, employment relations, organizational behavior, and industrial psychology. It is also a crucial resource for practitioners and policymakers in management, human resources, and consultancy"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

Part I: Decision-making environment

1. Introduction: Complex decision situations

2. The environment of complex decision situations

Part II: Decision makers (human factor)

3. Information gathering and valuation

4. Strategic and tactical analysis: Part I

5. Strategic and tactical analysis: Part II

6. Analysis of options and negotiations

Part III: Ethics of decision making

7. Ethical considerations in advanced decision making

Part IV: Decision-making technologies and tools

8. Explainable AI and transparency in decision models

9. Human-ai collaboration in decision making

Bibliography.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035339167 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.