The Myth of Real Work: A Case Study of Engineers Preferences and Their Job Requirements (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In ever)i occupation there are a subset of activities that are deemed the real work of the job, despite the variety of tasks required to actually do that job. Field research and Q-sorts conducted at one organization substantiated that engineers share a common definition of real engineering. However, the research further indicated that engineers do not spend most of their time doing real engineering, engineers do not all prefer to do real engineering, and the job of the engineer requires engineers to do more than just real engineering. This paper concludes that it is a myth that the subset of activities labeled real engineering are the most important part of the job of the engineer. However, it is suggested that engineers perpetuate this myth because of the status associated with real engineering as opposed to the rest of the job.
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LESLIE A. PERLOW is an associate professor at Harvard Business School. She received her Ph.D. from MIT
and is the author of Finding Time, published by Cornell University Press.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores a common phenomenon in various occupations: the existence of a perceived "real work" that is distinct from the multitude of tasks required for the job. Drawing on extensive research in the engineering field, the author argues that this distinction is often unfounded, as "real work" is typically a small subset of activities that have acquired higher status. Through interviews and analysis, the author challenges the prevailing notion that real work is the most important part of the job, highlighting that engineers spend much of their time engaged in less glamorous tasks that are still critical for the organization's functionality. The author also delves into the implications of this distinction, including employee preferences, job requirements, and the perpetuation of the myth of "real work" despite evidence to the contrary. This book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of work, challenging traditional assumptions and encouraging a more holistic understanding of the value of different job activities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332446155_0
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