ABSTRACT

A comprehensive and explicitly psychological account of the Protestant Work Ethic. Includes an insight into the effects of the PWE in the workplace today, as well as its future in a changing world.

chapter Chapter one|32 pages

The origin of the concept

chapter Chapter two|46 pages

Psychological components of the PWE

chapter Chapter three|28 pages

The measurement of PWE beliefs

chapter Chapter four|34 pages

The aetiology and distribution of PWE beliefs

chapter Chapter five|34 pages

The work ethic at work

chapter Chapter Six|20 pages

The work ethic and worklessness

chapter Chapter seven|18 pages

Changes in the work ethic

chapter Chapter eight|22 pages

Alternative ethics

chapter Chapter nine|24 pages

The future of the work ethic

chapter Chapter ten|13 pages

Conclusion