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The positive wellbeing aspects of workaholism in cross cultural perspective The chocoholism metaphor

The positive wellbeing aspects of workaholism in cross cultural perspective The chocoholism metaphor Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a counter‐intuitive conceptual framework to the study and the management of workaholism. The paper proposes that the phenomenon can be constructive, generating welcoming outcomes for individuals, organizations and societies. Design/methodology/approach – A set of propositions about workaholism and its management under various contexts is presented and discussed. Findings – Workaholics should not be labeled as problematic addicts. Workaholism should not be automatically taken as negative and be suppressed. If the culture is positive towards workaholism, offer alternatives. Research limitations/implications – The framework has a number of practical implications such as reconsidering the negative stigmatization of workaholic employees . Practical implications – The framework should be useful for managers in dealing with workaholics at work. Originality/value – The paper develops a framework that enables “out of the box” thinking of workaholism. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Career Development International Emerald Publishing

The positive wellbeing aspects of workaholism in cross cultural perspective The chocoholism metaphor

Yehuda Baruch
Career Development International , Volume 16 (6): 20 – Oct 25, 2011
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a counter‐intuitive conceptual framework to the study and the management of workaholism. The paper proposes that the phenomenon can be constructive, generating welcoming outcomes for individuals, organizations and societies. Design/methodology/approach – A set of propositions about workaholism and its management under various contexts is presented and discussed. Findings – Workaholics should not be labeled as problematic addicts. Workaholism should not be automatically taken as negative and be suppressed. If the culture is positive towards workaholism, offer alternatives. Research limitations/implications – The framework has a number of practical implications such as reconsidering the negative stigmatization of workaholic employees . Practical implications – The framework should be useful for managers in dealing with workaholics at work. Originality/value – The paper develops a framework that enables “out of the box” thinking of workaholism.

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Career Development International – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 25, 2011

Keywords: Workaholism; Work addiction; Cross‐cultural management; Well‐being at work; Long working hours; Addiction; Hours of work; Employees behaviour; Quality of life

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