The Protestant Work Ethic: The Psychology of Work Related Beliefs and Behaviours

ISBN-13: 9780415017053 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 320 str.

Adrian Furnham;A Furnham

Opis

Aimed at students of psychology, marketing and business administration, this study of the Protestant work ethic explores the origin of the concept, its psychological components, alternative ethics and its effect on the unemployed.

Spis treści

Preface. Foreword by Dr. J. Greenberg. 1. The Origin of the Concept. 2. Psychological Components of the PWE. 3. The Measurement of PWE Beliefs 4. The Aetiology and Distribution of PWE Beliefs 5. The Work Ethic at Work 6. The Work Ethic and Worklessness 7. Change in the PWE 8. Alternative Ethics 9. The Future of the PWE 10.Conclusion. Appendix. References.

O autorze

Adrian Furnham (University College, London, UK) (Author)