Do I Matter? How Organizations can Motivate and Retain Employees

Patricia Wiggin

Do I Matter? How Organizations can Motivate and Retain Employees

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Abstract

This paper argues that organizations should adopt Mattering Theory constructs into mental models, as a basis for employee motivation and individual development plans. Mattering as a mental model motivates employees through direct attention and conveyed importance. Mattering constructs become tangible in the use of an individual development plan (IDP). With employee input, the IDP fosters employee internal commitment, followed by manager feedback and follow through, which fosters external commitment. Both stem from intentional discourse, mental models and behavior that is rooted in mattering. If successfully implemented, the end result is a simple, practical approach, which brings value and motivation to the individual, and supports the principles and goals of the organization.

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Patricia Wiggin. 2014. "Do I Matter? How Organizations can Motivate and Retain Employees". Global Journal of Management and Business Research - A: Administration & Management GJMBR-A Volume 14 (GJMBR Volume 14 Issue A4).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJMBR

Print ISSN 0975-5853

e-ISSN 2249-4588

Keywords

Mattering Theory: to behave toward another person as if they were an object of importance

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GJMBR-A Classification FOR Code: M51

Submission ReceivedDecember 9, 2013
Peer Review Double Blind
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Accepted January 5, 2014
Published January 15, 2014

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June 6, 2014

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Country: United States

Subject: Global Journal of Management and Business Research

Authors: Aida Smailagic, Patricia Wiggin (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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