Why Stay for Less Pay? An Exploratory Study into the Motivations of Accountants in a Faith-Based, Non-Profit Organization in Australia

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>Retention of top talent represents a critical challenge for non-profit organizations restricted by limited resources. Factors impacting intention to leave have been widely studied. Far less attention has been given to individual work motivation in specific context. This study explored the motivation of accountants in an Australian faith-based non-profit organization to further understand the factors that impact satisfaction with employment and intention to remain. The sample represents both management and employee perspectives and reflects a diversity of cultural background. From an analysis of the data a substantive theory was developed. Core theoretical categories: Purpose, Progress, Proximity were identified as primary to the motivation of this sample. The potential of these categories to be operationalized through the dynamic elements of Connection, Growth and Balance presents practical recommendations for management practice. Findings from this inquiry add insight into Spirituality as a distinctive motivation factor.</p>
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avondale-bepress.authorsBernadene Erasmus
avondale-bepress.authorsKeith Howson
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avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Erasmus, B., & Howson, K. (2021). Why stay for less pay? An exploratory study into the motivations of accountants in a faith-based, non-profit organization in Australia. <em>Psychology, 12</em>(11), 1756-1780. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2021.1211106">https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2021.1211106</a></p>
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avondale-bepress.keywordsRetention
avondale-bepress.keywordsAccountants
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avondale-bepress.titleWhy Stay for Less Pay? An Exploratory Study into the Motivations of Accountants in a Faith-Based, Non-Profit Organization in Australia
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dc.contributor.authorHowson, Keith
dc.contributor.authorErasmus, Bernadene
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:35:22Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:35:22Z
dc.date.issued2021-11-24
dc.date.submitted2022-03-29T16:57:24Z
dc.description.abstract<p>Retention of top talent represents a critical challenge for non-profit organizations restricted by limited resources. Factors impacting intention to leave have been widely studied. Far less attention has been given to individual work motivation in specific context. This study explored the motivation of accountants in an Australian faith-based non-profit organization to further understand the factors that impact satisfaction with employment and intention to remain. The sample represents both management and employee perspectives and reflects a diversity of cultural background. From an analysis of the data a substantive theory was developed. Core theoretical categories: Purpose, Progress, Proximity were identified as primary to the motivation of this sample. The potential of these categories to be operationalized through the dynamic elements of Connection, Growth and Balance presents practical recommendations for management practice. Findings from this inquiry add insight into Spirituality as a distinctive motivation factor.</p>
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dc.identifier.citation<p>Erasmus, B., & Howson, K. (2021). Why stay for less pay? An exploratory study into the motivations of accountants in a faith-based, non-profit organization in Australia. <em>Psychology, 12</em>(11), 1756-1780. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2021.1211106">https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2021.1211106</a></p>
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2021.1211106
dc.identifier.issn2152-7199
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/28447426
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: the author(s) and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.</p>
dc.rights.licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectRetention
dc.subjectAccountants
dc.subjectFaith-Based
dc.subjectNon-Profit
dc.subjectManagement
dc.titleWhy Stay for Less Pay? An Exploratory Study into the Motivations of Accountants in a Faith-Based, Non-Profit Organization in Australia
dc.typeJournal Article
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