The Changing Shape of Work

The Changing Shape of Work by Richard K. Brown, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on May 30, 1997, is a comprehensive examination of the transformation of work and employment during the final quarter of the twentieth century. This edition, consisting of 226 pages, presents critical accounts from various contributors who analyze the origins and consequences of these changes, highlighting their impact on society, organizations, individuals, and communities.
Readers will find a wide-ranging review of labor markets and employment practices, along with detailed studies on topics such as the feminization of work, informal working, and responses to unemployment. The book also explores organizational culture and Total Quality Management, providing a nuanced understanding of the evolving landscape of work. This scholarly work is situated within the fields of social science, sociology, and business economics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the dynamics of labor and employment.
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The contributors provide critical accounts of the transformation of work and employment during the final quarter of the twentieth century. They draw on their own and others’ current research to identify the origins and consequences of these developments and illustrate their impact on society, organizations, individuals and communities. Wide-ranging reviews of changes in labour markets and employment practices provide the context for detailed studies, including the ‘feminization’ of work, informal working, responses to unemployment, organizational culture, and Total Quality Management.
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