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Published: 10th September 2001Human dignity, the ability to establish a sense of self-worth and self-respect and to enjoy the respect of others, is necessary for a fully realized life. Working with dignity is a fundamental part of achieving a life well-lived, yet the workplace often poses challenging obstacles because of mismanagement or managerial abuse. Defending dignity and realizing self-respect through work are key to workers' well-being; insuring the dignity of employees is equally important for organizations as they attempt to make effective use of their human capital. In this book Randy Hodson, a sociologist of work and organizational behavior, applies ethnographic and statistical approaches to this topic, offering both a richly detailed, inside look at real examples of dignity in action, and a broader analysis of the pivotal role of dignity at work.
'What is necessary is that policy makers, politicians and parliamentary draughtsmen should read the book.' British Journal of Sociology
| Dignity and its Challenges | |
| Four faces of dignity | |
| Toward a theory of dignity | |
| Measuring the subtle realms of work | |
| The Practice of Dignity | |
| Deflecting abuse and mismanagement | |
| Confronting overwork | |
| Defending autonomy | |
| Negotiating employee involvement | |
| Coworkers - for better or worse | |
| The Future of Dignity | |
| Worker dignity and well-being | |
| Dignity, agency, and the future of work | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780521778121
ISBN-10: 0521778123
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 338
Published: 7th January 2002
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.2
x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.46
