Introducing a theory of workplace dignity into the field of management studies, this innovative new book presents an alternative paradigm based on principles of human dignity which is integrated into a theoretical approach to the topic. The author addresses and analyses the causes and consequences of the dominant political-economic paradigm within management studies. Further, it presents a theoretical alternative which can constitute a foundation for a new way of thinking about organisations, management, and leadership. Dignity in the Workplace offers scholars ideas for how research in the field of management studies may be enriched by a dignity-paradigm, and goes further to explore the role of a dignity-paradigm in the function of HR-managers and organisational leaders. Thus, the book aims to contribute to the need for alternative conceptualisations of how contemporary organisations can be managed.

Presents a new definition of workplace dignity which influences research and practices in the field of management studies Systematically addresses the main practices in management, and explains how management is redefined in a dignity-paradigm Explores how organisations may redefine policies and practices to ensure that dignity is integrated in a practical sense into the workplace Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
P. Matthijs Bal is Professor of Responsible Management at the University of Lincoln, UK. Before joining Lincoln, he was a reader in the School of Management, University of Bath, UK, and has previously worked at VU University Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Workplace Dignity.- 2. A Review of Human Dignity.- 3. Towards a Theory of Workplace Dignity.- 4. Introducing Workplace Dignity to Management Studies.- 5. implementing Workplace Dignity in Organisations.- 6. Dignity, Workplace Democracy, and HRM.- 7. Workplace Dignity and Individualisation.- 8. Dignity in Universities: An Example Case.- 9. Moving Forward with Dignity.- 10. Conclusions.