The Journalists' Poison
(2011)Department of Business Administration
- Abstract
- Thesis Purpose:
The main purpose of this research is to critically examine journalists’ work situation at SR from an identity perspective. Methodology:
This thesis research concerns a case study, conducted from an interpretative, qualitative perspective. Theoretical Perspective:
Previous research concerning Identity, Identity struggle and Dis-Identification provide a theoretical basis. This research is linked to theories regarding freelancers, newcomers and psychological contract. Empirical Foundation: The empirical basis for this research is a case study on Sveriges Radio AB in Malmö, were the interviews provide the main empirical basis. Conclusion: Being a journalist is a strong source of identity. However, dis-identification with SR’s... (More) - Thesis Purpose:
The main purpose of this research is to critically examine journalists’ work situation at SR from an identity perspective. Methodology:
This thesis research concerns a case study, conducted from an interpretative, qualitative perspective. Theoretical Perspective:
Previous research concerning Identity, Identity struggle and Dis-Identification provide a theoretical basis. This research is linked to theories regarding freelancers, newcomers and psychological contract. Empirical Foundation: The empirical basis for this research is a case study on Sveriges Radio AB in Malmö, were the interviews provide the main empirical basis. Conclusion: Being a journalist is a strong source of identity. However, dis-identification with SR’s employment politics results in a soft struggle. This leads to a hard struggle, which implies difficulties in defining the self-identity, since the profession is a crucial part of their self-identity. (Less)
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- author
- Sjöbeck, Malin ; Eriksson, Christine and Lundström, Jimmy
- supervisor
- organization
- year
- 2011
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Identity, Identity struggle, Dis-Identification, Journalist, Freelancer, Temporary employment contract, Newcomer., Management of enterprises, Företagsledning, management
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 1982344
- date added to LUP
- 2011-05-31 00:00:00
- date last changed
- 2012-04-02 19:08:40
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