Why Is Generation Z Motivated at Work? A Qualitative Exploration
Global Business and Organizational Excellence, ISSN: 1932-2062, Vol: 44, Issue: 3, Page: 38-49
2025
- 37Captures
Metric Options: Counts1 Year3 YearSelecting the 1-year or 3-year option will change the metrics count to percentiles, illustrating how an article or review compares to other articles or reviews within the selected time period in the same journal. Selecting the 1-year option compares the metrics against other articles/reviews that were also published in the same calendar year. Selecting the 3-year option compares the metrics against other articles/reviews that were also published in the same calendar year plus the two years prior.
Example: if you select the 1-year option for an article published in 2019 and a metric category shows 90%, that means that the article or review is performing better than 90% of the other articles/reviews published in that journal in 2019. If you select the 3-year option for the same article published in 2019 and the metric category shows 90%, that means that the article or review is performing better than 90% of the other articles/reviews published in that journal in 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Citation Benchmarking is provided by Scopus and SciVal and is different from the metrics context provided by PlumX Metrics.
Example: if you select the 1-year option for an article published in 2019 and a metric category shows 90%, that means that the article or review is performing better than 90% of the other articles/reviews published in that journal in 2019. If you select the 3-year option for the same article published in 2019 and the metric category shows 90%, that means that the article or review is performing better than 90% of the other articles/reviews published in that journal in 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Citation Benchmarking is provided by Scopus and SciVal and is different from the metrics context provided by PlumX Metrics.
Metrics Details
- Captures37
- Readers37
- 37
Article Description
This article aims to identify and explain the factors leading to work motivation among the Generation Z workforce, using the self-determination theory (SDT) of motivation as a lens. The study involved 317 respondents and utilized open-ended questions to gather textual responses through a survey. The responses were analyzed using NVIVO 14. Seven broad themes explained this cohort's work motivation: nature of work, job, support, future opportunities, references, experience, and career. The two most autonomous forms of motivation—intrinsic motivation and identified regulation—significantly explain worker motivation. Theoretically, the study's findings advance the SDT of motivation by applying its principles to an emerging workforce. Additionally, these findings enhance our comprehension of Generation Z workers’ motivation across various industries. From a managerial perspective, the results may inform the development of targeted human resource practices aimed at motivating Generation Z employees within organizations.
Bibliographic Details
Provide Feedback
Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know