The enterprising self: An unsuitable job for an older worker

被引：101
|
作者：
Ainsworth, Susan [1 ]
Hardy, Cynthia [2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Sydney, Fac Econ & Business, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
[2] Univ Melbourne, Dept Management & Mkt, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia
来源：
ORGANIZATION | 2008年 / 15卷 / 03期
关键词：
discourse; enterprise; identity; older workers; risk;
D O I：
10.1177/1350508408088536
中图分类号：
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号：
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要：
The discourse of enterprise has permeated contemporary society with significant implications for government, organizations and individuals alike. In particular, enterprise prescribes an ideal identity, that of the 'enterprising self'. This study examines the ability of the older worker to become part of this enterprise culture through the analysis of an Australian government inquiry. Our findings show that certain categories of identity-such as older workers-are unable to don the mantle of enterprise, although they are nonetheless subjected to it, helping to explain why the discourse of enterprise is so persistent and durable.
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页码：389 / 405
页数：17
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