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The Meaning of Work in the New Economy - (Future of Work) by  C Baldry & P Bain & P Taylor & J Hyman & D Scholarios & A Marks & A Watson (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Meaning of Work in the New Economy - (Future of Work) by C Baldry & P Bain & P Taylor & J Hyman & D Scholarios & A Marks & A Watson (Paperback)

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  • This book analyzes the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work today, and the role of work in people's lives.
  • About the Author: CHRIS BALDRY is Head of Management and Organization Department and Director of the Centre for Human Resource Management at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Management, UK.
  • 277 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Economic Conditions
  • Series Name: Future of Work

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About the Book



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.



Book Synopsis



This book analyzes the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work today, and the role of work in people's lives. By looking at call centres and software development, the book evaluates some of the claims made for the knowledge economy and argues that defining the work-life boundary is a constant problem for many workers



About the Author



CHRIS BALDRY is Head of Management and Organization Department and Director of the Centre for Human Resource Management at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Management, UK.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .66 Inches (D)
Weight: .82 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 277
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Economic Conditions
Series Title: Future of Work
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Format: Paperback
Author: C Baldry & P Bain & P Taylor & J Hyman & D Scholarios & A Marks & A Watson
Language: English
Street Date: March 27, 2007
TCIN: 1006603038
UPC: 9781349517107
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-0357
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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