The contribution of job characteristics of green jobs to meaningful work: a qualitative, single-case study on how job characteristics of green jobs contribute through mechanisms of meaning to the perceived meaningfulness of work
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2020-08-31
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A large body of research exists on meaningful work and job characteristics. Yet, the field lacks thorough research into the combination of both with respect to green jobs. The impact of job characteristics of green job on meaningful work has not yet been addressed in literature. Green jobs form an increasing job market and more knowledge on how meaningful green job workers experience their work is valuable. This study investigates how job characteristics of green jobs contribute to the meaningfulness
of work. This thesis addresses the following research question: How do job characteristics of green jobs contribute to the meaningfulness of work? To answer this research question, this study deployed an indepth, qualitative single-case study at a subsidiary of a Dutch grid operator. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 respondents. The data analysis method employed is template analysis, using the
Gioia Method. The study concludes a positive relationship between job characteristics of green jobs and the experienced meaningfulness of work. Job characteristics of green jobs contribute considerably through a number of mechanisms to meaningful work. The findings showed that task significance and autonomy are the key contributors to experienced meaningfulness of work. Several promising directions for future research are outlined, that hopefully stimulate further investigation in this rich area of study.
From an organizational design perspective, this thesis highlights the importance of a strong and inspiring vision and the identification of feasible goals to enhance job-based feedback
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen