Intrinsic motivation at work [electronic resource] : what really drives employee engagement / Kenneth W. Thomas.

How work has changed -- The rediscovery of purpose -- Self-management in the pursuit of purpose -- Four intrinsic rewards : meaningfulness, choice, competence, and progress -- How the intrinsic rewards work : and their effects -- A diagnostic framework for rewards -- Tuning into your own intrinsic rewards -- Building your sense of meaningfulness -- Building your sense of choice -- Building your sense of competence -- Building your sense of progress -- General tips on leading for engagement -- First impressions and priorities -- Leading for meaningfulness -- Leading for choice -- Leading for competence -- Leading for progress -- Enjoying the ride.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-216) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.