PROMOTING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MANAGERS' STRATEGIC USE OF MEETINGS

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Allen, J. (2010). PROMOTING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MANAGERS' STRATEGIC USE OF MEETINGS. Unc Charlotte Electronic Theses And Dissertations.
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Abstract

Employee engagement is a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that researchers suggest is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption in work activities. Employee engagement is heavily marketed by HR consultants and recently received increased interest among academics. In work meetings, managers in organizations may have the opportunity to inspire and engage their employees. Specifically, the study's aim was to test and further substantiate the efficacy of Kahn's theory of psychological engagement by providing a look at an organizational context where employee engagement is developed, the meeting. The findings provide tentative support that the psychological conditions for engagement mediate the relationship between managers' strategic use of meetings (e.g. encouragement of participation in decision making, freedom of speech, justice/fairness, etc.) and overall employee engagement. The practical and theoretical significance of these findings are discussed.

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Author

Allen, Joseph

Title

PROMOTING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MANAGERS' STRATEGIC USE OF MEETINGS

Physical Description

1 online resource (111 pages) : PDF

Date

2010

Degree Granting Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Abstract

Employee engagement is a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that researchers suggest is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption in work activities. Employee engagement is heavily marketed by HR consultants and recently received increased interest among academics. In work meetings, managers in organizations may have the opportunity to inspire and engage their employees. Specifically, the study's aim was to test and further substantiate the efficacy of Kahn's theory of psychological engagement by providing a look at an organizational context where employee engagement is developed, the meeting. The findings provide tentative support that the psychological conditions for engagement mediate the relationship between managers' strategic use of meetings (e.g. encouragement of participation in decision making, freedom of speech, justice/fairness, etc.) and overall employee engagement. The practical and theoretical significance of these findings are discussed.

Genre

doctoral dissertations

Subjects--Topics

Communication
Psychology, Industrial
Business

Degree

Ph.D.

Subject Area

Organizational Science

Advisor(s)

Rogelberg, Steven

Committee Members

Pugh, Douglas
Scott, Cliff
Beck, Tammy

Degree Note

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2010.

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Allen_uncc_0694D_10143

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