Motivation

The reasons why employees put effort into their job can be very diverse. These reasons differ in their quality, with some types of motivation being more qualitative than others. The type of motivation that drives their behavior plays a crucial role in how employees experience their work and how they think, feel, and act in the workplace. A distinction is made between passion (working out of interest and enjoyment), personal meaningfulness (working because of the importance or value one attaches to the job), internal pressure (working out of feelings of guilt, shame, or pride), and external pressure (working because of external obligations). 

Employees who find their job enjoyable or meaningful have more energy, experience less stress and burnout, are more productive, and are more likely to take on additional responsibilities. Employees who mainly see their work as an obligation or who feel little motivation show less engagement, perform worse, suffer more often from complaints, and report a higher intention to change jobs.