Motivating Blue-Collar Employees: A Case Study of the Chinese Workforce

Chang, Artemis; Chan, Francis; Gudmundsson, Amanda; Sawang, Sukanlaya

Abstract

The CitationKatz and Kahn (1978) motivational framework is an open system management theory that underscores the importance of self-regulation while stressing the significance of using continuous feedback to adapt in a rapidly changing environment. This study aims to examine Katz and Kahn's prepositions that the implementation of a system of rule compliance, external rewards, and internalized motivation can decrease employee turnover, increase quantitative and qualitative standards of performance, and enhance cooperation and creativeness. The results among 233 Chinese employees (96.6% response rate) indicated partial support for Katz and Kahn's motivational framework. The implication for improving the Chinese workforce, in particular blue-collar occupations, is discussed.

Citation

Chang, A., Chan, F., Gudmundsson, A., & Sawang, S. (2011). Motivating Blue-Collar Employees: A Case Study of the Chinese Workforce. Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, 12(1), 69-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/10599231.2011.537504

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Mar 3, 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Deposit Date: Dec 3, 2024
• Print ISSN: 1059-9231
• Electronic ISSN: 1528-6940
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 69-85
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10599231.2011.537504
• Keywords: blue collar, Chinese, motivation, performance, creativity
• Other Repo URL: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/40453/