The Reaserch on Characteristics of Knowledge Workers and Their Motivating Factors: A Review and Comparison Study
Hong Zhan, Tian Tang, Yue Zhang
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DOI: 10.4236/ajibm.2013.36064   PDF    HTML     7,226 Downloads   12,554 Views   Citations

Abstract

The current study surveyed major studies on the characteristics of motivating factors for knowledge workers, both in the USA and in China. Comparisons were made between studies in the two countries, and new perspectives were offered on the motivating factors for knowledge workers. Future research directions were proposed.

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H. Zhan, T. Tang and Y. Zhang, "The Reaserch on Characteristics of Knowledge Workers and Their Motivating Factors: A Review and Comparison Study," American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, Vol. 3 No. 6, 2013, pp. 557-564. doi: 10.4236/ajibm.2013.36064.

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