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The Future of Work
Author(s) -
Moore Henrietta L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of industrial relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.665
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1467-8543
pISSN - 0007-1080
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8543.1995.tb00463.x
Subject(s) - citation , work (physics) , sociology , library science , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering
There were three general questions the researcher felt needed to be answered: (1) Are people who make the transition from a full-time 'job' to alternate types of 'work' acting in a reactive (pessimistic) manner, in a pro-active (optimistic) manner, and/or in a self-directed manner?; (2) What factors enable people to successfully make the transition from a full-time job to alternate types of work?; (3) Are these leadership qualities that will allow the participants to serve as role models for others? This research found that people who successfully make the transition to non-traditional types of work tend to act in a pro-active manner and deliberately choose to be optimistic, even on their down days. They also tend to be self directed. A number of factors were found that enabled people to successfully make the transition from a full-time job to non-traditional types of work. The most important skills the participants identified as being essential for success in alternative work choices are: self-knowledge, be self-directed, have a willingness to take responsibility for yourself, passion, willingness to take risks, integrity, effective communication skills, life-long learning, a positive attitude and behaviour, ability to be flexible and adaptable, able to make decisions, open to change and able to clarify your own values and goals.