Dignity at work / Randy Hodson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hodson, Randy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Work.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 320 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Human dignity, the ability to establish a sense of self-worth and self-respect and to enjoy the respect of others, is necessary for a fully realized life. Working with dignity is a fundamental part of achieving a life well-lived, yet the workplace often poses challenging obstacles because of mismanagement or managerial abuse. Defending dignity and realizing self-respect through work are key to workers' well-being; insuring the dignity of employees is equally important for organizations as they attempt to make effective use of their human capital. In this book Randy Hodson, a sociologist of work and organizational behavior, applies ethnographic and statistical approaches to this topic, offering both a richly detailed, inside look at real examples of dignity in action, and a broader analysis of the pivotal role of dignity at work.

Contents:

Four faces of working with dignity

Toward a theory of dignity

Measuring the subtle realms of work

Deflecting abuse and mismanagement

Avoiding overwork

Defending autonomy

Negotiating employee involvement

Coworkers, for better or worse

Worker dignity and well-being

Dignity, agency, and the future of work.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-298) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-11923-5

1-280-42942-9

0-521-77131-5

0-511-04949-8

0-511-15552-2

0-511-17526-4

0-511-49933-7

0-511-30251-7

OCLC:

437063166