International Journal of Business and Social Science

ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijbss

Managers Using Positive Psychology to Maximize Productivity and Job Satisfaction
Dr. David E. Bartz, Dr. Patrick Rice

Abstract
Positive psychology concentrates on factors for which managers can have rewarding and motivating experiences. It is in contrast to much of the traditional emphasis of psychology that focuses on negative attributes such as weaknesses of people and mental illnesses. Aspects of positive psychology pertaining to managers are integrity, optimism, mindset, resilience, managing and regenerating energy, and maximizing satisfaction and enjoyment from work. Managers need to do everything possible to maximize productivity and job satisfaction. It is also important for managers to gain respect and credibility from those they directly supervise, others with whom they interact within the organization and business encounters with people outside the company. Effectively utilizing these positive psychology components will result in increasing the respect and credibility of managers. It will also create a positive work environment for those they supervise and enhance their productivity and job satisfaction.

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