[PDF] Contemporary Issues In Work And Organisations eBook

Author : Russell Lansbury
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,77 MB
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0429801440

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In a complex and interconnected world, work and organisations are rapidly changing. This book addresses key emerging issues by adopting an imaginative and innovative approach. Its comprehensive coverage on work and organisations aim to: provide understanding of the external forces and institutions that are changing workplaces and organisations; examine how organisations are being managed from within and how this reshapes the way individuals and groups relate to each other, whether they be employers, employees, independent professionals or contingent workers; and integrate these two perspectives to show how both internal and external forces are interconnected and influence each other. By combining theory and case studies, the book illuminates how ideas and concepts can be applied to work and organisations in a variety of contexts. Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Author : Lindsay Hamilton
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,31 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Management
ISBN : 9781783470006

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This book is for upper-level students, managers and academics who are interested in exploring the 'messy reality' of the contemporary workplace and in considering how things might be done differently. In particular, it offers a critical perspective on organisational behaviour and the sociology of work. By challenging common sense ideas about management, this textbook offers an up-to-date view of the complex problems and dilemmas facing managers and workers in the contemporary world. Providing a fresh analysis and overview of several core themes, the chapters focus on applied ethics, social issues, diversity, continuity and change. Theoretical reflections are combined with detailed ethnographic studies to offer both breadth and depth. Individual chapters present studies on issues as diverse as teleworking, apprentices, paternalism, migration, animal charities, factory work and farm work. Underpinning all of these studies is a sense that the world of work could be a better place and that students, practitioners and tutors all have an obligation to question the assumptions in business and management. Key features include: - Original in-depth qualitative cases - Critical approach - Non-standard work situations - Presents lived experience rather than 'model' or 'idealised' problems - Focus on context, understanding and interpretation of complex situations - Examples of a variety of management practice - Discussion of management issues in wider philosophical and political context Contemporary Issues in Management would be suitable for those studying organisational behaviour, management, ethnography and sociology of work. The book will also be of interest to the general reader with an interest in developing a broader awareness of contemporary management.

Author : Cary Cooper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 10,38 MB
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0429887310

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Current Issues in Work and Organizational Psychology is a series of edited books that reflect the state-of-the-art areas of current and emerging interest in the psychological study of employees, workplaces, and organizations. Each volume focuses on a particular topic and consists of chapters contributed by international experts, with an introductory overview written by the editors, who are leading figures in their areas. For the first time, this book offers a comprehensive new collection which gathers together some of the most influential chapters from the series into one volume, providing an essential overview of the hottest topics in work and organizational psychology. Including 24 chapters by many of the leading researchers in the field, the book is split into two parts; the individual in the workplace, and how individuals are organized at work. Topics such as burnout, recruitment, well-being and organizational change are covered, as well as research on emerging topics such as flow, humor, i-deals, and socialization. With an introduction and conclusion by Professor Sir Cary Cooper, this is the ideal companion for any student or practitioner looking for an insightful overview of the most researched topics in work and organizational psychology.

Author : Mehmet Ali Turkmenoglu
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1800433948

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Focusing on current workplace issues and employee and employer expectations of Human Resource Management in a rapidly changing business environment, this book examines current trends of HR practices and expands on current literature.

Author : Adrian Wilkinson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 50,48 MB
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1783475587

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How is the world of professions and professional work changing? This book offers both an overview of current debates surrounding the nature of professional work, and the implications for change brought about by the managerialist agenda. The relationships professionals have with their organizations are variable, indeterminate and uncertain, and there is still debate over the ways in which these should be characterized and theorized. The contributors discuss these implications with topics including hybrid organizations and hybrid professionalism; the changing nature of professional and managerial work; profession and identity; and the emergence of HRM as a new managerial profession. This book will be of interest to academics and postgraduate students seeking a comparative study on contemporary professional work. It will also be of use to a number of practitioners, namely human resource managers, looking for ways in which to approach the changing professional world.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 46,21 MB
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0309070260

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Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. This book looks at worker safety in the changing workplace and the challenge of ensuring a supply of top-notch OSH professionals. Recommendations are addressed to federal and state agencies, OSH organizations, educational institutions, employers, unions, and other stakeholders. The committee reviews trends in workforce demographics, the nature of work in the information age, globalization of work, and the revolution in health care deliveryâ€"exploring the implications for OSH education and training in the decade ahead. The core professions of OSH (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine and nursing) and key related roles (employee assistance professional, ergonomist, and occupational health psychologist) are profiled-how many people are in the field, where they work, and what they do. The book reviews in detail the education, training, and education grants available to OSH professionals from public and private sources.

Author : Fiona Colgan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,92 MB
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136278540

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Sexual Orientation at Work: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives brings together contemporary international research on sexual orientation and draws out its implications for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and heterosexual employees and managers. It provides new empirical and theoretical insights into sexual orientation employment discrimination and equality work in countries such as South Africa, Turkey, Australia, Austria, Canada, US and the UK. This book is novel in its focus on how sexual orientation intersects with other aspects of difference such as age, class, ethnicity and disability. It adopts new theoretical perspectives (e.g. queer theory) to analyze the rise of new ‘gay-friendly’ organizations, and examines important methodological issues in collecting socio-economic data about sexual minorities. Providing an accessible account of key issues and perspectives on sexual orientation in the workplace, Sexual Orientation at Work caters to a wide range of readers across business, feminist, and LGBT/Queer Studies fields.

Author : Sharma, Naman
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,32 MB
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1522578005

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Engaged employees are assets to every company because they are not only more productive but are also open to new ideas and technologies that often lead to significant business outcomes. Businesses need to establish credible antecedents to employee engagement based on their own culture and needs to develop a pool of highly engaged employees. Management Techniques for Employee Engagement in Contemporary Organizations provides theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings on management strategies for the promotion, adoption, and implementation of work engagement policies. The content within this publication examines gamification, employee engagement, and management techniques and is designed for academicians, managers, business professionals, human resources officers, policymakers, and researchers.

Author : Rob Bothma
Publisher : OUP Southern Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,10 MB
Release : 2012-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195998306

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Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management 4th edition presents both global and local perspectives on the issues that human resource management face in the modern workplace.