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Author Perlow, Leslie A., 1967-

Title Finding time : how corporations, individuals, and families can benefit from new work practices / Leslie A. Perlow.

Imprint Ithaca, NY : ILR Press, 1997.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  331.2572 P422f    ---  Available
Description xx, 156 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series Collection on technology and work
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-151) and index.
Contents Life in the fast lane -- Organizational superstar : Max's story -- Ideal female employee : Laura's story -- Individual heroics : criteria for success -- Home life : tradeoffs between work and family -- How work really gets done -- Help and helping : Matt's and Sarah's stories -- Constant interruptions : misuses of time -- Crisis mentality : rhythms of work -- Vicious work time cycle : a major impediment to corporate productivity -- Possibility of change -- Flexible work options fall short : Kate's story -- Potential for collective change : quiet time -- New work practices : benefits for corporations, individuals, and families.
Subject Hours of labor.
Work and family.
Quality of life.
Leisure.
ISBN 0801484456 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0801434254 (alk. paper)

 
    
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