Why We Work by Barry Schwartz
This book argues that people’s motivation at work is driven far more by meaning, autonomy, and being treated with dignity than by pay or external incentives alone; drawing on psychology, interviews, history, and public-policy examples, it shows how modern organizations and markets often undermine meaningful work through rigid incentives, excessive focus on efficiency, and devaluation of everyday jobs, and it recommends redesigning institutions—through management practices, workplace culture, and policy changes such as shorter workweeks and greater worker voice—to restore purpose, improve performance, and enhance individual and social well-being.
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- 2015
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