The New World of Work – Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges and Opportunities

Gebonden Engels 2001 9780631222781
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Containing fourteen chapters by a well–known team of contributors from North America and Europe, this text focuses on the changing conditions of work today and the challenges these pose for workers.

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ISBN13:9780631222781
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:360
Hoofdrubriek:, Algemeen management

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List of Contributors.
<p>About the Editors.</p>
<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction: The New World of Work: Ronald J. Burke (York University, Canada) and Cary L. Cooper (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology).</p>
<p>Part I: The Changing Work Environment:.</p>
<p>1. Organizational Transitions: Ronald J. Burke (York University, Canada).</p>
<p>2. Privatization and Outsourcing: Rita Campos e Cunha (Universidade Nova de Lisboa).</p>
<p>Part II: Changing Career Landscapes:.</p>
<p>3. Developmental Relationships at Work: A Learning Perspective: Douglas T. Hall (Boston University) and William A. Khan (Boston University).</p>
<p>4. Second Careers and Multiple Careers: Daniel C. Fieldman (University of South Carolina).</p>
<p>5. The Impact of Family Life on Career Decisions and Outcomes: Romila Singh (Drexel University), Jeffrey H. Greenhaus (Drexel University) and Saroj Parasuraman (Drexel University).</p>
<p>Part III: Changes to Jobs And Work:.</p>
<p>6. Contingent Work Contracts: Practice and Theory: Daniel G. Gallagher (James Madison University).</p>
<p>7. Reduced–Load Work Arrangements: The Changing Nature of Professional and Managerial Work: Mary Dean Lee (McGill University), Pierre–Guy Hourquet, and Shelley M. MacDermid (Purdue University).</p>
<p>8. Teleworking: A Primer for the Millennium Introduction: Linda Duxbury (Carleton University) and Christopher Higgins (University of Western Ontario).</p>
<p>Part IV: Changing Organizational Forms:.</p>
<p>9. The Virtual Organization: Wayne F. Cascio (University of Denver at Colorado).</p>
<p>10. Designing Change–Capable Organizations: Edward E. Lawler III (University of Southern California).</p>
<p>Part V: Comany Initiatives to Improve New Working Arrangements:.</p>
<p>11. Formal Mentoring: The Promise and the Precipice: Terri A. Scandura (University of Miami) and Ethlyn A. Williams (University of South Florida).</p>
<p>12. Self–Assessment Models and Quality/Excellence Awards: B. G. Dale (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology).</p>
<p>13. Best Practices for Advancing Women in Business Organizations: Mary C. Mattis (Catalyst, New York).</p>
<p>14. Towards a Culture for Work Life Integration?: Suzan Lewis (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Jackie Dyer.</p>
<p>Index.</p>

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