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Journal Title
Economic and Industrial Democracy
Year (definitive publication)
2014
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
The aim of this article is to show that social benefits may accrue from work environments that
support autonomous forms of work. Based on social psychology, economics and philosophy
approaches, the authors argue that autonomy is a basic human need which, when satisfied,
enhances civic behavior. Using individual data from the EWCS, the article finds evidence of the
positive effect of work autonomy on volunteer work and political/trade union activities. Overall,
work autonomy has decreased over the last 15 years for all skill levels in the EU, though there
are substantial differences between countries. Organizational practices that promote autonomy
should be deliberately stimulated if civic participation is to be furthered.
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Keywords
Civic behavior, Welfare regimes, Work autonomy, Work organization
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Economics and Business - Social Sciences
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