The New American Workplace, James OToole
The New American Workplace, James OToole
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The New American Workplace

Author: James O’Toole, Edward E. Lawler III

Narrator: Patrick Cullen

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

Thirty years ago, the bestselling “letter to the government” Work in America was published to national acclaim, including front-page coverage in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. It sounded an alarm about worker dissatisfaction and the effects on the nation as a whole.Now, based on thirty years of research, this new book sheds light on what has changed since then—and what hasn’t. This groundbreaking work will illuminate the new critical issues, from worker demands to the new ethical rules to the revolution in culture at work.

About James O’Toole

James O’Toole was chairman of the task force that created Work in America. He is Research Professor in the Center for Effective Organizations at USC. Formerly Executive VP of the Aspen Institute, he has published thirteen books and over seventy articles. He lives in San Francisco and Malibu.

About Edward E. Lawler III

Edward E. Lawler III is founder and Director of the Center for Effective Organizations and distinguished Professor in the Marshall School of Business, both at USC. He is author or co-author of over thirty-five books and more than three hundred articles. He lives in Los Angeles.

About Patrick Cullen

Patrick Cullen (a.k.a. John Lescault), a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fred on June 29, 2021

Remains a Useful and Essential Reference on the American Workplace - This book by O'Toole and Lawler deals with how American organizations and people have had to adapt to a new kind of workplace in the 21st century. The authors explain how three major competitive forces and dynamics----globalization,......more

Goodreads review by Sam on December 17, 2007

I read this book for school (Human Resources). It details the ramifications of globalization on the American Workforce. While it wasn't a big page turner I whole-heartedly agree with the ultimate findings. That the top three remedies for the so-called evils of globalization are EDUCATION, EDUCATION,......more

Goodreads review by Lori on March 29, 2013

A should-read book for knowledge workers and entrepreneurs on concepts and trends regarding visions of the future.......more

Quotes

“This comprehensive and authoritative volume presents the latest information on trends and conditions in the US workplace with clarity and tangible detail…Recommended for all public and academic libraries.” Library Journal

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