When work takes control the psychology and effects of work addiction
The purpose of this book is to explain, first, what happens when we become too involved in our work, and, second, how we avoid being controlled by our work and how we prevent family members, friends, colleagues, or employees from being so. In addition, it is hoped that the book will help bring about...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Karnac Books
2008.
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| Edición: | 1st |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009797987106719 |
| Sumario: | The purpose of this book is to explain, first, what happens when we become too involved in our work, and, second, how we avoid being controlled by our work and how we prevent family members, friends, colleagues, or employees from being so. In addition, it is hoped that the book will help bring about a debate about our work habits and initiate thought and discussion about our values and how much space work should be allowed to take up in our lives. The book is addressed to everyone who deals with the psychological working environment, among them business managers and counsellors who treat peopl |
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| Notas: | Translated from the Danish. This translation previously issued in print: London: Karnac, 2008. About the Author , Preface , Introduction , Work: curse or blessing? , What is work addiction? , What causes work addiction? , What happens when work takes control? , What can we do if our work takes control of us? , Will work control us in the future? |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (191 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-135) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780429923944 9780429909719 9780429484940 9781283070676 9786613070678 9781849406574 |
