Author: Arthur P. BriefPublisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780669123418
Category : Labor
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Meanings of Occupational Work
Author: Arthur P. BriefPublisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780669123418
Category : Labor
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Author: United States. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Employment forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
The Changing Nature of Work
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309172926
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Although there is great debate about how work is changing, there is a clear consensus that changes are fundamental and ongoing. The Changing Nature of Work examines the evidence for change in the world of work. The committee provides a clearly illustrated framework for understanding changes in work and these implications for analyzing the structure of occupations in both the civilian and military sectors. This volume explores the increasing demographic diversity of the workforce, the fluidity of boundaries between lines of work, the interdependent choices for how work is structured-and ultimately, the need for an integrated systematic approach to understanding how work is changing. The book offers a rich array of data and highlighted examples on: Markets, technology, and many other external conditions affecting the nature of work. Research findings on American workers and how they feel about work. Downsizing and the trend toward flatter organizational hierarchies. Autonomy, complexity, and other aspects of work structure. The committee reviews the evolution of occupational analysis and examines the effectiveness of the latest systems in characterizing current and projected changes in civilian and military work. The occupational structure and changing work requirements in the Army are presented as a case study.
A Dictionary of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Author: Matthew MolineuxPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192529315
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Including over 600 A to Z entries, this original dictionary provides clear and succinct definitions of the terms used in the related and developing fields of occupational science and occupational therapy. Entries cover a broad range of topics from activities of daily living and autonomy to task-oriented approach and work-life balance and have a clear occupational focus. They provide an overview of the complex nature of human occupation and the impact of illness on occupation and well-being. Descriptions and analysis are backed up by key theories from related areas such as anthropology, sociology, and medicine. This is an authoritative resource for students of occupational science and occupational therapy, as well as an accessible point of reference for practitioners from both subject areas.
Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace
Author: American Psychological AssociationPublisher: APA Books
ISBN: 9781433813146
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book investigates the crucial question of how meaningful work can be fostered and sustained throughout a range of work environments.
Career Education and the Meanings of Work
Author: Donald Edwin SuperPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Career education
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Work, Jobs, and Occupations
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309030935
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Various editions of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles have served as the Employment Service's basic tool for matching workers and jobs. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles has also played an important role in establishing skill and training requirements and developing Employment Service testing batteries for specific occupations. However, the role of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles has been called into question as a result of planned changes in the operation of the Employment Service. A plan to automate the operations of Employment Service offices using a descriptive system of occupational keywords rather than occupational titles has led to a claim that a dictionary of occupational titles and the occupational research program that produces it are outmoded. Since the automated keyword system does not rely explicitly on defined occupational titles, it is claimed that the new system would reduce costs by eliminating the need for a research program to supply the occupational definitions. In light of these considerations, the present volume evaluates the future need for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
The Thought of Work
Author: John W. BuddPublisher: ILR Press
ISBN: 0801462657
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
What is work? Is it simply a burden to be tolerated or something more meaningful to one's sense of identity and self-worth? And why does it matter? In a uniquely thought-provoking book, John W. Budd presents ten historical and contemporary views of work from across the social sciences and humanities. By uncovering the diverse ways in which we conceptualize work—such as a way to serve or care for others, a source of freedom, a source of income, a method of psychological fulfillment, or a social relation shaped by class, gender, race, and power—The Thought of Work reveals the wide-ranging nature of work and establishes its fundamental importance for the human experience. When we work, we experience our biological, psychological, economic, and social selves. Work locates us in the world, helps us and others make sense of who we are, and determines our access to material and social resources. By integrating these distinct views, Budd replaces the usual fragmentary approaches to understanding the nature and meaning of work with a comprehensive approach that promotes a deep understanding of how work is understood, experienced, and analyzed. Concepts of work affect who and what is valued, perceptions of freedom and social integration, identity construction, evaluations of worker well-being, the legitimacy and design of human resource management practices, support for labor unions and labor standards, and relationships between religious faith and work ethics. By drawing explicit attention to diverse, implicit meanings of work, The Thought of Work allows us to better understand work, to value it, and to structure it in desirable ways that reflect its profound importance.
Career Education and the Meanings of Work
Author: Donald Edwin SuperPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Career education
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Core Concepts of Occupational Therapy
Author: Jennifer CreekPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849050074
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Based on the work of the terminology project group of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE), this book selects and defines the core building blocks of occupational therapy theory. Consensus definitions of a wide range of terms are developed through an analysis of published definitions from around the world.