Work RedesignAddison-Wesley, 1980 - 330 pages A member of the AWL OD Series! Work Redesign is a comprehensive, clearly written study of work design as a strategy for personal and organizational change. Linking theory and practical technologies, the book develops traditional and alternative approaches to work design that can benefit both individuals and organizations. |
Contents
People and Their Work | 3 |
The People and the Work | 22 |
The Work Itself | 44 |
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