Perlow, Leslie A., 1967- Finding time : : how corporations, individuals, and families can benefit from new work practices / [electronic resource] / Leslie A. Perlow.. — Ithaca, NY : : ILR Press,, 1997.. — xx, 156 p. : : ill. ; 23 cm. - Collection on technology and work.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-151) and index.
pt. 1. ch. 1. ch. 2. ch. 3. ch. 4. pt. 2. ch. 5. ch. 6. ch. 7. ch. 8. pt. 3. ch. 9. ch. 10. ch. 11. : Life in the fast lane -- : Organizational superstar: Max's story -- : Ideal female employee: Laura's story -- : Individual heroics: criteria for success -- : Home life: tradeoffs between work and family -- : How work really gets done -- : Help and helping: Matt's and Sarah's stories -- : Constant interruptions: misuses of time -- : Crisis mentality: rhythms of work -- : Vicious work time cycle: a major impediment to corporate productivity -- : Possibility of change -- : Flexible work options fall short: Kate's story -- : Potential for collective change: quiet time -- : New work practices: benefits for corporations, individuals, and families.