Dignity at Work

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.

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'What is necessary is that policy makers, politicians and parliamentary draughtsmen should read the book.' British Journal of Sociology

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Product details

• Date Published: November 2001
• format: Paperback
• isbn: 9780521778121
• length: 338 pages

• dimensions: 229 x 154 x 22 mm
• weight: 0.458kg
• contains: 19 b/w illus. 44 tables
• availability: Available