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Discover the thought-provoking insights of 'Myths at Work', a brand new book published by John Wiley & Sons in 2000, ISBN 9780745622712. This essential read delves into the transformative changes in the organization of work over the past two decades. With critical analysis, it unravels the potent myths surrounding globalization, post-Fordist production methods, and the emerging consumer-driven capitalism. This book critically examines theories that have shaped our understanding of contemporary employment dynamics and challenges the mainstream narratives concerning labor market opportunities and individual career trajectories.
Engaging with concepts like the feminization of the labor force, skills revolution, and lean production, 'Myths at Work' provides a nuanced perspective on non-standard employment and the evolving landscape of work. This resource is perfect for students and academics in sociology, organizational behavior, business studies, and labor relations. The clear and accessible writing makes complex ideas understandable, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to assess the modern workplace's complexities.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745622712
Year: 2000
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 248
Description:
During the last two decades there have been profound changes in the
organization of work. Myths at Work explores these
changes, critically examining and challenging some of the central
frameworks that have been used to explain them.
Global economic restructuring has brought about changes in the
jobs we do, our labour market opportunities, and the shape of our
individual career paths. These changes have been explained through
a number of potent 'myths' (in the sense of widely-held bodies of
ideas) including globalization, post-fordist production methods,
and a new consumer-based form of capitalism. The authors examine
these myths, explain how they have come about, and question their
accuracy. While doing so they provide a more accurate picture of
employment and the modern workplace. They also look at the 'myths'
of the feminisation of the labour force, the skills revolution,
lean production, non-standard employment, the death of class, the
end of trade unionism, and the 'economic worker'.
The result is an illuminating and accessible teaching and
research text that will appeal to students and academics in the
sociology of work, organizational behaviour, business studies, and
related areas.
Engaging with concepts like the feminization of the labor force, skills revolution, and lean production, 'Myths at Work' provides a nuanced perspective on non-standard employment and the evolving landscape of work. This resource is perfect for students and academics in sociology, organizational behavior, business studies, and labor relations. The clear and accessible writing makes complex ideas understandable, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to assess the modern workplace's complexities.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745622712
Year: 2000
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 248
Description:
During the last two decades there have been profound changes in the
organization of work. Myths at Work explores these
changes, critically examining and challenging some of the central
frameworks that have been used to explain them.
Global economic restructuring has brought about changes in the
jobs we do, our labour market opportunities, and the shape of our
individual career paths. These changes have been explained through
a number of potent 'myths' (in the sense of widely-held bodies of
ideas) including globalization, post-fordist production methods,
and a new consumer-based form of capitalism. The authors examine
these myths, explain how they have come about, and question their
accuracy. While doing so they provide a more accurate picture of
employment and the modern workplace. They also look at the 'myths'
of the feminisation of the labour force, the skills revolution,
lean production, non-standard employment, the death of class, the
end of trade unionism, and the 'economic worker'.
The result is an illuminating and accessible teaching and
research text that will appeal to students and academics in the
sociology of work, organizational behaviour, business studies, and
related areas.