Redirections in the Study of Expert Labour: Established Professions and New Expert Occupations [Hardcover]

Stephen Ackroyd (Editor), Daniel Muzio (Editor), Jean-François Chanlat (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1403998701 | ISBN-13: 978-1403998705 | Edition: First Edition

This book explores recent theoretical and empirical advances in the understanding of how professional and knowledge-based occupations are organised. Focusing in particular on the differences between established and emerging forms of expert work, this collection of papers are representative of recent authoritative work in this rapidly developing field. Theauthors suggests that despite some serious challenges, professionalism retains its viability as a work organisation method and continues to exercise a strong influence on the organisation and delivery of expertise.

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About the Author

STEPHEN ACKROYD is Professor of Organizational Analysis in Lancaster University Management School where he is Head of the Department of Organization, Work and Technology. He has conducted various research projects in the NHS over the last twenty years (both alone and with doctoral students). Most of this research in the NHS has shared a focus on the organisation of professional groups within hospitals. This is only one of his research interests, however, and his recent books include: Organizational Misbehaviour (with P. Thompson), Realist Perspectives on Management and Organizations (edited with Steve Fleetwood), The Organization of Business and New Managerialism and Public Service Professions (edited with Ian Kirkpatrick and Richard Walker).

DANIEL MUZIO is Lecturer in Organization, Work and Technology Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University, UK.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403998701
• ISBN-13: 978-1403998705
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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