Happiness and Management

Abstract

Happy people have higher intrinsic motivation to work, which raises their productivity. Some firms exploit happiness to attract more customers. Such business policy exploits happiness in an instrumental way; this flies in the face of true happiness. In what kind of happiness can business organizations engage? A firm should offer all its stakeholders the possibility to achieve happiness. Firms should create a work atmosphere that supports employees' autonomy and creativity and foster valuable social relationships. Individuals can then pursue their quest for happiness in the way best for themselves.