Book
Work and family--Allies or enemies? What happens when business professionals confront life choices
01 Jan 2000
Abstract
Examines how the domains of work and family affect each other; how particular combinations of work and family circumstances promote or stifle well-being; and what can be done to reduce conflict between the two domains. Draws on a large-scale survey of approximately 860 employed alumni of the business schools at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. Discusses the challenges that both women and men face in seeking to manage dual involvement in both work and family. Explores whether it is possible to be highly involved in one's family and still be successful in one's career; how the quest to "have it all" is similar or different for men and women; and how persistent gender stereotypes affect careers. Examines how work and career affect satisfaction with family and with personal growth and development. Investigates how work and career affect the children of working parents. Considers the impact of support provided by one's life partner. Explores why some firms are family-friendly while others are not and the impact of the employers' family-supportiveness on the work and personal lives of business professionals. Synthesizes the findings into a model of work-family relationships and presents an agenda for action. Friedman is Practice Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Greenhaus is Professor of Management and William A. Mackie Professor of Commerce and Engineering at Drexel University. Index.
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Details
- Title
- Work and family--Allies or enemies? What happens when business professionals confront life choices
- Creators
- Stewart FriedmanJeffrey Greenhaus
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Resource Type
- Book
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84940020515
- Other Identifier
- 019511275X; 9780195112757; 0199848734; 9780199848737; 9781602566484; 1602566488; 0198027257; 9780198027256; 991019173665904721