This book is an analysis of change management in organizations, in the light of wider sociological perspectives. It critically examines the theoretical frameworks underpinning many contemporary accounts of organizational change.
Résumé : Towards the end of the century many grandiose assertions were made about changes in the workplace and what these implied for the role of work in our lives. Many of these were incorporated into the idea of the 'knowledge economy' in which working with the new technologie…
The meaning of work in the new economy
Records, analyses and attempts to understand the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work, and the role which work plays in peoples lives. By looking at call centres and software development, this book also critically evaluates some of the claims made for the knowl…
The meaning of work in the new economy
Towards the end of the century many grandiose assertions were made about changes in the workplace and what these implied for the role of work in our lives. Many of these were incorporated into the idea of the 'knowledge economy' in which working with the new technologies was sup…
The meaning of work in the new economy
With economies/organisations undergoing change, understanding the nature of work and its significance to people presents a challenge with strong implications for policy and practice. This book raises the issues of work and employment onto broader policy and management agendas.