Beschreibung:
'What motivates contemporary workers who can no longer rely on a stable employment in corporations? Alexander Styhre offers unique insights into this question in his book. Having taken a close look at venture work, contract work and freelancing, Styhre throws a new light on the changing patterns of work and employment.'
Part I. Theoretical Perspectives.- 1. New Forms of Work in the Post-corporate Economy: Venture Labor, Contract Work and Freelancing.- 2. Reason and Rationality in Organization Studies: Employee Motivation.- Part II. Empirical Data.- 3. Passion: The Motivations behind Venture Work.- 4. Interest: The Goal of Reducing Uncertainty.- 5. Salaried Work in a Financial Economy: Market Risk.