Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach

Autores
Hoevel, Carlos
Año de publicación
2026
Idioma
inglés
Tipo de recurso
artículo
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versión publicada
Descripción
Fil: Hoevel, Carlos. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Departamento de Investigación Francisco Valsecchi; Argentina
This article examines the implications of new public management (NPM) reforms on higher education, challenging the reliance on extrinsic motivations that dominate current university management practices, as shaped by Human Capital and Rational Choice theories. The adoption of NPM emphasizes efficiency and measurable results, which, while appealing, risk undermining the intrinsic value of teaching and research. The article argues that these frameworks provide a limited understanding of human motivation, ultimately leading to unintended negative consequences for academic environments. In response, the author proposes an alternative management framework grounded in the Ethical Personalist approach, which prioritizes holistic development and intrinsic motivations in university governance. By drawing on the tradition of Personalist philosophy, the article contends that a more comprehensive view of human action, which balances extrinsic and intrinsic motivations, can foster a healthier academic culture. The proposed framework aims to offer practical recommendations for university leaders and policymakers, encouraging a shift towards governance models that genuinely enhance educational quality and community engagement. This is the first comprehensive articulation of an Ethical Personalist approach to academic management, seeking to revitalize and enrich higher education practices amidst ongoing critiques of NPM’s efficacy.
Fuente
Journal of Human Values, vol. 32, n. 1, pp. 45-58
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MOTIVACION
GESTION
ACTIVIDAD ACADEMICA
EDUCACION SUPERIOR
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
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Repositorio Institucional (UCA)
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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
title Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
spellingShingle Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
Hoevel, Carlos
MOTIVACION
GESTION
ACTIVIDAD ACADEMICA
EDUCACION SUPERIOR
title_short Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
title_full Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
title_fullStr Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
title_full_unstemmed Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
title_sort Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in academic management: an alternative personalist approach
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Hoevel, Carlos
author Hoevel, Carlos
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv MOTIVACION
GESTION
ACTIVIDAD ACADEMICA
EDUCACION SUPERIOR
topic MOTIVACION
GESTION
ACTIVIDAD ACADEMICA
EDUCACION SUPERIOR
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Fil: Hoevel, Carlos. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Departamento de Investigación Francisco Valsecchi; Argentina
This article examines the implications of new public management (NPM) reforms on higher education, challenging the reliance on extrinsic motivations that dominate current university management practices, as shaped by Human Capital and Rational Choice theories. The adoption of NPM emphasizes efficiency and measurable results, which, while appealing, risk undermining the intrinsic value of teaching and research. The article argues that these frameworks provide a limited understanding of human motivation, ultimately leading to unintended negative consequences for academic environments. In response, the author proposes an alternative management framework grounded in the Ethical Personalist approach, which prioritizes holistic development and intrinsic motivations in university governance. By drawing on the tradition of Personalist philosophy, the article contends that a more comprehensive view of human action, which balances extrinsic and intrinsic motivations, can foster a healthier academic culture. The proposed framework aims to offer practical recommendations for university leaders and policymakers, encouraging a shift towards governance models that genuinely enhance educational quality and community engagement. This is the first comprehensive articulation of an Ethical Personalist approach to academic management, seeking to revitalize and enrich higher education practices amidst ongoing critiques of NPM’s efficacy.
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