Finding time
Leslie A. Perlow
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Finding time
Published
1997
Publisher
ILR Press
Pages
156
ISBN-10
0801434254
Description
Why do Americans work so hard? Are the long hours spent at work really necessary to increase organizational productivity? Leslie A. Perlow documents the worklife of employees who assume that for their own success and the success of their organization they must put in extended hours on the job. Perlow doesn't buy it. She challenges the basic assumption that the more employees work, the better the corporation will do. For nine months, Perlow studied the work practices of a product development team of software engineers at a Fortune 500 corporation. She reports her findings in detailed stories about individual employees and in more analytic chapters. Perlow first describes the individual heroics necessary to succeed in the existing work culture. She then explains how the system of rewards perpetuates crises and continuous interruptions, while discouraging cooperation. Finally, she shows how the resulting work practices damage both organizational productivity and the quality of individuals' lives outside of work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Finding time?
This edition of Finding time has approximately 156 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Finding time?
For most readers, Finding time typically takes between 3h 15m and 2h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Finding time?
The estimated word count for Finding time is approximately 39,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Finding time?
Finding time was written by Leslie A. Perlow.
When was Finding time published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.