Dignity at Work

by Randy Hodson

Book Overview

Human 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521778123
• ISBN13: 9780521778121
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"