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Volvo for life? – An Investigation into Identity Work at Volvo Cars Torslanda

Schaefer, Stephan M and Sommereng, Iselin (2008)
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
In our study a matrix configuration along two dimensions, namely affiliation towards Volvo and locus of control emerged. Based on this matrix and the discernible discursive influences it is possible to describe four types of self-identities. These four types of self-identity are discussed and evaluated. Additionally the findings are contemplated against the backdrop of Labour Process Theory which emphasizes the need for a dialectical approach to the discussion of labour processes.
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author
Schaefer, Stephan M and Sommereng, Iselin
supervisor
organization
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Identity work, lean management, labour processes, self-identity, car manufacturing, Management of enterprises, Företagsledning, management
language
Swedish
id
2171789
date added to LUP
2008-06-02 00:00:00
date last changed
2012-04-02 16:59:43
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  abstract     = {{In our study a matrix configuration along two dimensions, namely affiliation towards Volvo and locus of control emerged. Based on this matrix and the discernible discursive influences it is possible to describe four types of self-identities. These four types of self-identity are discussed and evaluated. Additionally the findings are contemplated against the backdrop of Labour Process Theory which emphasizes the need for a dialectical approach to the discussion of labour processes.}},
  author       = {{Schaefer, Stephan M and Sommereng, Iselin}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Volvo for life? – An Investigation into Identity Work at Volvo Cars Torslanda}},
  year         = {{2008}},
}