Research Catalog

Title

The Protestant work ethic : the psychology of work-related beliefs and behaviours / Adrian Furnham.

Author

Furnham, Adrian.

Publication

London [England] ; New York : Routledge, 1990.

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Details

Description

xv, 305 pages; 25 cm

Summary

"Psychologists have long been active in investigating concepts integral to the Protestant work ethic - the topic is a central one in such areas as occupational, industrial, and social psychology. Here, for the first time, is a psychological account. In examining what PWE beliefs are, who acquires them, and when, Adrian Furnham gives us insights into the effects of the PWE in the work place today, as well as its future in a changing world. He explores basic psychological processes such as the relationship between attitudes and behaviour, the connection between job satisfaction and job performance, and the role of work as a central life value. He also addresses wider, more controversial issues, such as the role of the work ethic in economic development, the importance of work values in non-work activities, and the morality of attempting to manipulate work values."--Jacket.

Subject

• Protestant work ethic > Psychological aspects
• Protestantisme
• Arbeidsethos
• Arbeidsmotivatie
• Psychologische aspecten
• Arbeitsethik
• Protestantismus
• Psychologie
• Sozialpsychologie
• Theologische Ethik

Note

• Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

• Bibliography: p. 282-298.

Contents

The origin of the concept -- Psychological components of the PWE -- The measurement of PWE beliefs -- The aetiology and distribution of PWE beliefs -- The work ethic at work -- The work ethic and worklessness -- Changes in the work ethic -- Alternative ethics -- The future of work ethic -- Conclusion.

ISBN

• 0415017041
• 9780415017046
• 041501705X
• 9780415017053

LCCN

89033213

OCLC

• ocm19670108
• 19670108
• SCSB-1749265

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library