Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose, and Connection in Job Satisfaction

Debate exists on the most crucial factor for job satisfaction, with autonomy being highlighted as significant. Autonomy in making choices about tasks and colleagues allows for job redesign. However, the doses of autonomy needed to equate to a sense of meaning are unclear. Dan Pink's book, 'Drive,' outlines intrinsic motivation at work as driven by autonomy, mastery, purpose, and the added aspect of connection or belonging. It is uncertain whether one factor outweighs the others, suggesting a need for a balance of autonomy, mastery, purpose, and connection in achieving job satisfaction.