Meaning, Self and Motivation in Organizations
指出现有工作动机理论过度依赖个人享乐假设和认知计算过程，提出应加入基于自我概念的理论来克服局限，并讨论了其对组织承诺、集体行为、变革型领导和象征管理的启示。
This paper claims that current work motivation theories are restricted in certain respects due to their overreliance on individualistic-hedonistic assumptions and their over-emphasis of cognitive-calculative processess. It is suggested that a self-concept based theory should be added to the existing core of theories in order to overcome their limitations. Certain assumptions about the relationships between the self-concept and behaviour are presented, followed by a series of theoretical propositions and some research suggestions. The implications of the theory for organizational commitment, collective work behaviour, transformational leadership and symbolic management are briefly discussed.