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Quality of working life : a review on changes in work organization, conditions of employment and work-life arrangements

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Examines developments in working conditions and work organization in industrialized economies. Considers the impact of these developments on job satisfaction. Draws mainly on literature from the UK and USA.

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  • Gospel, Howard., 2003. "Quality of working life : a review on changes in work organization, conditions of employment and work-life arrangements," ILO Working Papers 993623463402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993623463402676
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