Encouraging Brilliance in the Workplace: The Case of the Petroleum Sector in Egypt

Radi, Sherihan (2020): Encouraging Brilliance in the Workplace: The Case of the Petroleum Sector in Egypt.

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of five pillars (growth – happiness – abundance- significance - meaning) on encouraging brilliance in the workplace. It used a mixed methods approach to collect information related to the research. The researcher found that the five pillars (growth – happiness – abundance - significance - meaning) have a significant impact on encouraging brilliance in the workplace. Insights from this study can be used to benefit the development of this research line in future.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
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• Language: English
• Keywords: Brilliance, growth, happiness, abundance, significance, meaning, workplace.
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General > J00 - General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J2 - Demand and Supply of Labor > J28 - Safety ; Job Satisfaction ; Related Public Policy

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