Society, Psychology and the Individual

Paul Thompson and David McHugh

Chapter 8 in Work Organisations, 1990, pp 283-313 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Socially produced identities are a central factor delineating people’s experience of work. As the authors of the Insco case study argue, Allan views his hierarchical position as a reflection of his own personal status and dignity. In his dealings with his female ‘subordinates’ he utilises a mixture of patronising humour, sarcasm and indifference in order to maintain a symbolic distance of authority and ‘motivate’ them to work independently. His proud boasts also indicate the significance of gender to his work identity.

Keywords: Social Identity; Organisational Behaviour; Work Organisation; Organisational Psychology; Black Worker (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1990
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-20741-1_9

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