Social Structure and Personality in the Factory [Paperback]

This study, first published in 1958, explores the behaviour of industrial workers in a social context. By interviewing and observing workers in factories in Melbourne, the author examines the workers evaluation of work, work satisfaction, relationships and friendships within the workplace, and the workers place in society. This title will be of interest to students of psychology, sociology and business studies.

Preface;  1. Introduction  2. The Field of the Investigation  3. The Workers Evaluation of Work  4. The Workers Task  5. The Workers Pay  6. The Workers Bosses and Mates  7. The Workers Place in Society  8. The Workers Past and Future  9. The Workers Engagement outside Work  10. The Worker and His Context  11. Conclusions;  Appendix;  References;  Index

 

This study, first published in 1958, explores the behaviour of industrial workers in a social context. By interviewing and observing workers in factories in Melbourne, the author examines the workers evaluation of work, work satisfaction, relationships and friendships within the workplace, and the workers place in society.