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AOM Symposium: Enhancing Work Motivation in the Age of AI and Flexibility — A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

  • 1.  AOM Symposium: Enhancing Work Motivation in the Age of AI and Flexibility — A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

    Posted 07-17-2025 08:07
    Dear colleagues, 

    If you are interested in work motivation and well-being, please join us for this interesting symposium that provides a Self-Determination Theory (SDT) perspective on issues of work motivation in the age of AI and flexible work. SDT has become the most researched and cited theory of motivation and well-being within psychology, with hundreds of studies published every year, and it is increasingly applied also to organizational behavior.

    Enhancing Work Motivation in the Age of AI and Flexibility - SDT Perspective

    Join us for our symposium at AOM 2025, where we explore how Self-Determination Theory (SDT) helps us understand and support motivation in the evolving world of work. As AI, flexible work, and algorithmic management reshape work environments, SDT offers a powerful lens on how autonomy, competence, and relatedness can be supported - or frustrated - in modern organizations.


    Session title: How to Enhance Motivation in the Age of AI and Flexible Work?
    Date & time: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 08:30–10:00 (CEST)
    Location: Bella Center, Hall B – B5-m2
    Presenters include: 
    Anja H. Olafsen, Yaxin Zheng, Merit Morikawa, Ashish Thapliyal, Jessica Ouellet.

    Session Chair: Frank Martela 

    We bring together new research and fresh perspectives on how SDT connects with today's organizational challenges.


    On behalf of the organising team,

     Frank


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               Frank Martela 
               Assistant Professor 
               Aalto University
               frank.martela@aalto.fi
               http://frankmartela.com  
         
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