The Realities of Work
2nd Edition
Published in December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-333-98459-8 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of this text has been substantially revised and updated to include six new chapters including knowledge work, representation at work and virtual work, and substantial revisions to existing chapters. Now including more international examples and cross national comparisons in response to feedback, the text also features a wealth of pedagogical devices such as case vignettes, definitions, learning objectives, more student exercises and summaries, ensuring maximum accessibility for students.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-98459-8 (9780333984598)
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Other editions
New editions
Mike Noon | Paul Blyton
The Realities of Work
Book
01/2007
3rd Edition
Palgrave MacMillan
€67.03
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Previous edition
Mike Noon | Paul Blyton
The Realities of Work
Book
06/1997
Palgrave Macmillan
€24.75
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Persons
MIKE NOON is Professor, Department of Human Resource Management, Leicester Business School, DeMontfort University. - PAUL BLYTON is Professor of Industrial Relations at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
Content
Introduction - The Changing Context of Work - Meaning of Work - Time and Work - Work Skills - Work Routines - Emotion Work - Knowledge and Work - Survival Strategies at Work - Unfair Discrimination at Work - Representation at Work - Hidden Work - Conclusion