The Logic of Professionalism: Work and Management in Professional Service Organizations Contributor(s): Alvehus, Johan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1529206065 ISBN-13: 9781529206067 Publisher: Bristol University Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior - Business & Economics | Management - General - Business & Economics | Leadership |
Dewey: 658 |
LCCN: 2022361894 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.90 lbs) 162 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book discusses common management and work practices in professional service organizations. Alvehus opens important discussions on what it means to work, manage and be managed in such professional organizations, casting light on classic conflicts. He takes everyday work as a starting point and adopts a critical view that focuses on challenges and struggles in both public and private settings. He offers new perspectives and key insights for the future of professionalism. Providing a comprehensive overview of the field, this book is an important guide for understanding how professionalism is maintained in today's organizations. It will be essential reading for students and scholars of management and leadership. |