Motivation of Knowledge Workers in Chinese Small and Medium-sized High-tech Enterprises

Abstract

This thesis deals with the problem of how to motivate the knowledge workers in high technology small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. After the introduction of Small and Medium-sized High-technology Enterprises in China, the theory of motivation, and the theory of knowledge workers, the main aim of the research is to find out present situations and existing problems in knowledge workers’ motivation in Chinese high-tech SMEs. Additionally, there is the aim to figure out the main motivation factors that can motivate the knowledge workers based on a case company study. Also, suggestions are given on how to motivate knowledge workers in Chinese High-tech SMEs effectively.