Agile methods as stress management tools? An empirical study
Pfeiffer S, Sauer S, Ritter T (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 13
Pages Range: 20-36
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.13169/workorgalaboglob.13.2.0020
Abstract
Project-based work is considered a prototype for modern knowledge work, but is also often linked to stress. Complementing or substituting for conventional project management, agile methods are on the rise, but the implications of these methods for stress on employees still remain largely hidden. This article presents the results from qualitative case studies in software development that show how diverse agile methods are lived in practice and how these variations affect stress levels. The results unveil how agile methods, under certain assumptions, can protect team members against stress and voluntary self-exploitation - offering a safe space that is, however, fragile and requires accompanying organisational backing.
Authors with CRIS profile
Sabine Pfeiffer
Lehrstuhl für Soziologie mit dem Schwerpunkt Technik - Arbeit - Gesellschaft
Stefan Sauer
Lehrstuhl für Soziologie mit dem Schwerpunkt Technik - Arbeit - Gesellschaft
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Pfeiffer, S., Sauer, S., & Ritter, T. (2019). Agile methods as stress management tools? An empirical study. Work Organisation, Labour & Globalisation, 13(1), 20-36. https://dx.doi.org/10.13169/workorgalaboglob.13.2.0020
MLA:
Pfeiffer, Sabine, Stefan Sauer, and Tobias Ritter. "Agile methods as stress management tools? An empirical study." Work Organisation, Labour & Globalisation 13.1 (2019): 20-36.
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