Routledge Motivation in Organisations: Searching for a Meaningful Work-Life Balance (Humanistic Management)

Motivation in Organisations: Searching for a Meaningful Work-Life Balance extends the current motivation models in business education to include motives of human behaviour that have been neglected for decades. It debunks some of the myths about human motivation (self-interest as the dominant factor, amorality and non-spirituality) and explains why this approach to teaching business is erroneous and leads to wrong and harmful practices in many organisations. In a very personal and engaging style, the author presents a "map of motivations", based on a humanistic approach to management. This includes the latest findings of Abraham H. Maslow supported by sound philosophical reflections and modern research. He also presents specific ways of putting the framework into practice, sharing stories from students and professionals of how this framework has helped them better understand their own motivations and look at their daily work in a much more meaningful way. The book is highly relevant to students and researchers in humanistic management, people management, organisational behaviour, business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. In short, this text will be truly inspiring to anyone who wants to reflect on motivations in organisations and how to achieve a better work-life balance. Review "This book combines deep wisdom with an immensely practical framework to enable readers to clarify their work motivations in ways that better promote full flourishing for themselves and for others. The quality of our lives is profoundly influenced by whether we are oriented towards a job, a career, a calling, or a higher calling. This insightful book not only explains why, it offers sound guidance for moving from the lower to the higher levels. The author makes the provocative -- perhaps even revolutionary-- claim that "all motivations at work can be summarised by a logic of love." This book offers a compelling map for navigating a work-life balance in a manner that addresses some of the most significant challenges of our working lives: stress, disengagement, burnout, lack of meaning. Read it and prepare to be inspired and filled with hope!" Matthew T. Lee, PhD, Director of Empirical Research, Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University"What motivates human beings to act in the way that they do? Theories about human motivation have been as old as humanity itself. In this book Manuel Guillén provides a new framework that allows us to increase our understanding of what motivates human beings in their decisions and actions. The author shows a richness of motivations that goes far beyond the usual psychological theories to include ethical, spiritual and religious motives and elegantly describes the ensemble of all motivations as the logic of love. If we truly want to understand human behavior, I sincerely recommend the reader to start reading this book today." Professor Harry Hummels, Chair of Ethics, Organisations and Society at Maastricht University, The Netherlands"Finding meaning in work lies at the very core of both human fulfilment and organizational effectiveness. Everyone longs to do work that matters and to be a part of something larger than ourselves. In this wise and practical book, Manuel Guillén explains how to create organizations that thrive based on this simple, profound principle." Amy Edmondson,Professor, Harvard Business School, USA"An inspiring book is one that provides a new and enriched perspective on reality. Prof. Guillén, throughout the pages of this really inspiring work, leads the reader through the exciting world of work motivation. Throughout the chapters, he will unveil new dimensions, stepping into the almost unexplored field of spirituality at work. The author brings invaluable ideas that will help readers deepen the meaning and importance of their work, reaching the rich logic of love and gift, and facilitating the achievement of meaning, purpose and a life of