The Meaning of Work: Papers on Work Organization and the Design of Jobs

by Lisl Klein

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Lisl Klein has spent forty years working on the twin themes of the practice of social science in organizations and the importance of work and work organization. Papers on the first of these were published as Working Across the Gap (catalogue number 20169). This volume brings together papers covering the second theme, the meaning and organization of work. After a historical introduction, the book has five sections: Making the case; Two pieces of research, separated by forty years; Five examples of action research and consultancy activities on work organization; Working with other professions that influence the design of jobs; Reflections on the implications for institutions and policy.
  • ISBN10 1855753480
  • ISBN13 9781855753488
  • Publish Date 13 August 2008 (first published 1 January 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 13 March 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Karnac Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 336
  • Language English