The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism
Academy of Management Review · 2000 · Volume 25 · Issue 1
Abstract
Workplace flexibility is the topic of Richard Sennett's new book, “The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism,” his latest analysis of class, work, and social relations. Sennett seeks to remind us that stability—currently so maligned by business writers and consultants--has distinct benefits for individuals and society. More important, he raises a warning flag about the costs of flexibility and the toll it can take on our energy, our relationships, and our very characters.
Keywords
BOOKS -- Reviews, CAPITALISM, NONFICTION
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