Answer to Question #215009 in Management for NS MBEDLE

Question

Discuss the history and development of the flourishing and languishing and what they encompasse in a work context

Answer 1

Flourishing in the workplace refers to rapid and healthy progression that leads to workplace prosperity and well-being. On the other extreme, languishing refers to a condition of bad health and a sense of nothingness at work, both of which indicate a lack of contentment. Flourishing and languishing were invented and developed by Corey Keyes and Barbara Fredrickson. Flourishing encompasses greatness, transformative, development, and resilience. Languishing encompasses poor health, weakness, despair and loss of interest in life.