Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between remote work in the 21st century and productivity, through the means of reviews on relevant literature on the topics of work-from-home (WFH), intrinsic motivation (IM), and employee productivity in general. To thoroughly understand this relationship, theoretical mechanisms under Motivation Crowding Theory (MCT) and an indifference curve model focusing on preferences for work location, will be explored in-depth with the aid of graphical representations, both attempting to understand productivity changes when the style of remote work is viewed as an incentive. Empirical evidence from a self-designed survey capturing a wide range of employees and their respective work information is also analyzed, to determine the extent to which working remotely impacts employee productivity. Ideas for potential future research on the topic as well as reflections on this study will also be discussed.
Advisor
Mellizo, Phillip
Department
Business Economics
Recommended Citation
Dennis, David, "Remote Work and The Effects of Intrinsic Motivation and Incentives on Employee Productivity" (2024). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11141.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11141
Disciplines
Behavioral Economics | Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Economic Theory | Labor Relations | Organizational Behavior and Theory
Keywords
Remote Work, Employee Productivity, Intrinsic Motivation (IM), Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Work-from-Home (WFH)
Publication Date
2024
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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