Extreme Working Conditions in Turbulent Times
Extreme Working Conditions in Turbulent Times
HR Policies & Practices
Spring Semester 13’
Coursework 1
City College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield
Abstract
This research project seeks to offer an analysis concerning the theme of ‘extreme work’ and in particular to describe, explain, and theorize the problematic of intense work in times of crises. This research report is with literature review and findings from qualitative data. We took data from questionnaires that have been sampled amongst employees and managers of organizations in Greece. The technique/method used was the questionnaire with parts a, b, c, d, e and f. This data has been collected into an excel spreadsheet with each section having its own sheet. A literature review has been discussed and explained in various aspects turbulent times. How it is created with further detail, in this case Greece, the transformation of how normal becomes extreme and how managers deal with the challenges from various pressures. Also, how managers and employees sought to resist and create resilience for staff and why they become to accept and embrace such change in working conditions. The results in our data analysis resemble organizations today which are struggling in times of crisis. Workloads are increasing while more and more people are being let go. Confusion and int. competition are taking effect while work overtime isn’t even being offered because resources have been cut so far back. Managers are trying to cut their costs and lower their losses. People’s emotional and physical well-being is being put at stake so organizations can survive and families can have an income. Governmental figures haven’t made it easy when their poor budgeting and mishandling of debt have led to a shock wave of failure in many industries.
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………….1
Literature Review…………………………………………………………...2
Qualitative Data Analysis…………………………………………………5
HR Policies & Practices
Spring Semester 13’
Coursework 1
City College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield
Abstract
This research project seeks to offer an analysis concerning the theme of ‘extreme work’ and in particular to describe, explain, and theorize the problematic of intense work in times of crises. This research report is with literature review and findings from qualitative data. We took data from questionnaires that have been sampled amongst employees and managers of organizations in Greece. The technique/method used was the questionnaire with parts a, b, c, d, e and f. This data has been collected into an excel spreadsheet with each section having its own sheet. A literature review has been discussed and explained in various aspects turbulent times. How it is created with further detail, in this case Greece, the transformation of how normal becomes extreme and how managers deal with the challenges from various pressures. Also, how managers and employees sought to resist and create resilience for staff and why they become to accept and embrace such change in working conditions. The results in our data analysis resemble organizations today which are struggling in times of crisis. Workloads are increasing while more and more people are being let go. Confusion and int. competition are taking effect while work overtime isn’t even being offered because resources have been cut so far back. Managers are trying to cut their costs and lower their losses. People’s emotional and physical well-being is being put at stake so organizations can survive and families can have an income. Governmental figures haven’t made it easy when their poor budgeting and mishandling of debt have led to a shock wave of failure in many industries.
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………….1
Literature Review…………………………………………………………...2
Qualitative Data Analysis…………………………………………………5
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