Healthcare manager’s work motivation and job satisfaction: a question of recognition

Motivation et satisfaction au travail du cadre de santé responsable d'unité de soins: question de reconnaissance

Leray Yvan ()
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Leray Yvan: UBO EPE - Université de Brest, IUT Brest Morlaix - Institut Universitaire de Technologie - Brest/Morlaix - UBO EPE - Université de Brest, LEGO - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Gestion de l'Ouest - UBS - Université de Bretagne Sud - UBO EPE - Université de Brest - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] - IBSHS - Institut Brestois des Sciences de l'Homme et de la Société - UBO EPE - Université de Brest - UBL - Université Bretagne Loire - IMT Atlantique - IMT Atlantique - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris]

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Abstract: The article refers to a study involving 280 healthcare managers. It proposes an analysis of work motivation and job satisfaction, and the relationships between these concepts. The findings confirm self-determination and cognitive evaluation theories, and identify the positive and negative drivers of motivation and amotivation, as well as their link to satisfaction. Key insights emerge, particularly regarding recognition: organizational factors (resources, hierarchy, sense, stress, support, recognition) tend to lead to lower ratings for both motivation and satisfaction ; recognition plays an ambiguous role, acting as a source of motivation when linked to satisfying elements, yet reflecting lower satisfaction when associated with a lack of purpose and resources ; and recognition carries a dual connotation : positive when a healthcare manager is recognized by their team and negative regarding support from hierarchy.

Keywords: Job satisfaction; Work motivation; Cadre de santé; Management practices; Recognition; Healthcare manager; Reconnaissance; Satisfaction; Motivation au travail (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18610.16328

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