Controlling business? Agency and constraint in call centre working

Beirne, M. , Riach, K. and Wilson, F. (2004) Controlling business? Agency and constraint in call centre working. New Technology, Work and Employment, 19(2), pp. 96-109. (doi: 10.1111/j.0268-1072.2004.00130.x)

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Abstract

Studies of call centre working have focused almost exclusively on the sophistication of technological and bureaucratic systems of labour control. The commercial context in which firms operate remains relatively under-researched, despite exerting a significant influence on job structures and the working out of labour relations.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Wilson, Professor Fiona and Beirne, Professor Martin and Riach, Professor Kathleen
Authors: Beirne, M., Riach, K., and Wilson, F.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:New Technology, Work and Employment
ISSN:0268-1072
ISSN (Online):1468-005X
Published Online:22 June 2004

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