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100			_aBerg, David N.
245			_aBringing one's self to work
260			_c2002
300			_ap.397-415.
362			_aDec
520			_aThis article explores the advisability of bringing more of our "selves" to work organizations, especially our identity group membership (e.g., ethnicity, race, gender, national origin). The question of how "whole" organizational members should be in their work roles poses a number of dilemmas both for individuals and organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of bringing one's ethnicity to work? What are the costs and benefits of trying to keep such identity characteristics out? The author uses himself as a case study, examining his struggle to bring his Jewish identity into his work life. The article concludes that on balance, bringing more of our selves to work can enhance both individual and organizatgional vitality but that certain conditions are necessary for this to occur. - Reproduced.
650			_aWork attitudes
773			_aJournal of Applied Behavioral Science
909			_a54710
999			_c54710 _d54710