Are you passionate about your job?

The main gist of the article is that -

Passion for work is likely to have a curvilinear relationship such that moderate levels of passion are likely to be most beneficial

Passion for work is likely to have a linear relationship with life satisfaction such that more passion is always desirable

Passion is most desirable in entrepreneurs

Passion is not always desirable

Given the definition of harmonious passion, which of the following statements is likely to be another indicator of harmonious passion?

I have a fulfilling family life outside of work

I need to feel that I have performed well at work during the day in order to enjoy my evening

I feel that achieving a high level of success at work will prove to my doubters that I have succeeded in life

My work is in keeping with my values and qualities that I like about myself

Which of the following statements is the least likely to be a measure of harmonious passion?

I enjoy my work but I also have plenty of time for my life outside of work as well

I often find myself worrying about aspects of my work

I wish other people could feel as curious about their work as I do about mine

I sometimes come up with silly but fun thoughts about my work

Given the definition of obsessive passion, which of the following statements is most likely to be an indicator of obsessive passion?

I have so many interests in life that I could easily imagine doing something completely different

I have interests outside of work that I find equally as compelling as my work

I find it relatively easy to stop thinking about work when I am relaxing

I have difficulty imagining what my life would be like without my job

In contrast to harmonious passion, obsessive harmony is likely to be -

More common in workers and managers in developing countries than developed countries

More common in younger employees than senior executives

Associated with more flexible working practices but more negative emotions

Associated with more rigid working practices and fewer positive emotions

There is evidence that -

Harmonious passion may have positive implications for the performance of entrepreneurs

Obsessive passion may have positive implications for the performance of entrepreneurs

Harmonious passion may help managers to perform more effectively at work

Obsessive passion may broadly be associated with poorer performance at work

We can conclude that -

Most people feel driven to some degree by both harmonious passion and obsessive passion

People who report high levels of harmonious passion never suffer burnout

Harmonious passion and obsessive passion are two opposing types of passion that tend not to occur within an individual at the same time

People who report high levels of obsessive passion are usually driven by psychological factors such as the need for self-esteem or social approval

A signature strength is -

Any skill that you both enjoy and have been told by friends and family that you excel at

Any skill that you both enjoy and feel you are good at

Any skill that you both enjoy and have been told that you are good at

Any skill that you enjoy performing

The best way to increase levels of harmonious passion within your work is to -

Identify your signature strengths and then tell your line manager how you would like to change the nature of your work in order to feel more satisfied

Tell colleagues and confidants about your signature strengths so that you can put together a plan for exercising them more frequently over the coming months and years at work

Work with friends and family to find interests and hobbies outside of work that allow you to feel more satisfied with your life

Identify your signature strengths and then change jobs so that you can immediately exercise these strengths more often

Which of the following is the least likely to be an effective intervention in terms of increasing your levels of harmonious passion within the workplace?

Discussing the nature of your work with a close friend and together brainstorming options for changing the nature of your work

Developing some of your weaker skills so that you have a greater number of signature strengths

Focusing on achieving your next promotion so that you will have more control over the nature of your own work

Hiring a coach to help you to identify your signature strengths and together create a plan for changing the nature of your work

Are you passionate about your job?

The main gist of the article is that -

Given the definition of harmonious passion, which of the following statements is likely to be another indicator of harmonious passion?

Which of the following statements is the least likely to be a measure of harmonious passion?

Given the definition of obsessive passion, which of the following statements is most likely to be an indicator of obsessive passion?

In contrast to harmonious passion, obsessive harmony is likely to be -

There is evidence that -

We can conclude that -

A signature strength is -

The best way to increase levels of harmonious passion within your work is to -

Which of the following is the least likely to be an effective intervention in terms of increasing your levels of harmonious passion within the workplace?

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