Meaningfulness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23601921 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Melrona Kirrane (0000-0002-4831-9411, Dublin City University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Pages | 1-3 |
| Publication date | 2015-01-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Wiley Encyclopedia of Management (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781118785317.weom110021 |
| OpenAlex | W4233532734 |
| ISBN | 9781118785317 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
This article explores the nature of meaningfulness, its value and the manner in which it can be experienced. It considers how meaning can be interpreted and how meaning can emerge from a variety of sources. The subjective characteristic of meaningfulness is recognized and its relevance in the work environment is noted. Areas for future research are identified.
Epistemology · Meaning (existential) · Political science · Relevance (law) · Value (mathematics) · Variety (cybernetics) · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Cultural, Linguistic, Economic Studies · Educational Methods and Teacher Development · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |
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