Meaningful Work and Workplace Democracy

A Philosophy of Work and a Politics of Meaningfulness
2014. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-137-37057-0
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 4434 g

This book is a timely revival of the social and political importance of meaningful work, which explores a philosophy of work based upon the value of meaningfulness and argues for the institution of a new politics of meaningfulness.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yeoman, R.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Wirtschaftssoziologie, Arbeitssoziologie, Organisationssoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Conceptualising Meaningful Work as a Fundamental Human Need 2. Meaning-Making and an Ethic of Care 3. Overcoming Alienation 4. Confronting Domination 5. Restoring Dignity 6. 'The Inner Workshop of Democracy' 7. Capability Justice and a Politics of Meaningfulness Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Ruth Yeoman is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, UK. She writes on the importance of meaningful work, researches the ethics and practice of mutuality in co-owned and conventionally owned enterprises, and provides advice on the leadership and organizational practices needed for mutuality and meaningfulness.