
Health and productivity have a complex interdependence in the modern workplace. As the nature of work changes, it becomes crucially important for effective management to redefine productivity in a way that takes into account the health of workers. In this conference volume, experts from the biomedical, social and behavioral sciences review current knowledge of the complex interrelationship between health and productivity in the workplace. The book places concern for the worker's health in a social and economic context, examines changing inputs to the workplace such as technology and new lifestyles, describes the physical nature of the work environment and its psychosocial aspects, and concludes with a discussion of management for improved health and productivity.
This volume investigates the complex, interdependent relationship between employee health and organizational productivity within the evolving landscape of the modern workplace. Editors Frank Baker and Gareth M. Green compile research from a multidisciplinary panel of experts in biomedical, social, and behavioral sciences. The text argues that traditional definitions of productivity are insufficient and must be expanded to incorporate worker well-being as a primary economic and social metric. By synthesizing diverse academic perspectives, the authors provide a framework for management to align operational goals with the physical and psychosocial needs of the workforce.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational interdisciplinary resource for understanding the intersection of human health and industrial output. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive reference for professionals and researchers in occupational health and management science.
Page Count:
328
Publication Date:
1991-11-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195057783
ISBN-13:
9780195057782
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