Abstract
In dit artikel reageren wij op de bewering dat de hedendaagse arbeids- en organisatiepsychologie
de mens benadert als ‘homo economicus’ (Bal, 2015). Wij betogen dat
er binnen dit vakgebied wel degelijk stelselmatig aandacht wordt besteed aan de
interpersoonlijke relaties en emotionele reacties in werksituaties. Daarnaast wijzen
wij op de beperkingen van de oplossingen die Bal voorstelt. Wij onderbouwen ons
betoog met bestaande theorie en onderzoek over mensen in organisaties.
In this contribution we respond to the contention that contemporary analyses in work and organizational psychology approach workers as ‘homo economicus’ (Bal, 2015). We counter this by arguing that interpersonal relations and emotional responses are systematically considered as variables of interest in the field. We also point out the limitations of the solutions proposed by Bal. We substantiate our position by referring to existing theory and research on people in organizations.
| Translated title of the contribution | Old wine in new bottles? The psychology of people in organizations has more to offer than matthijs bal thinks |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 163-167 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Gedrag en Organisatie |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Human dignity
- Neoliberalism
- Work and organizational psychology
- Workplace democracy