Prelims

Andrea Tomo (University of Naples Federico II, Italy)

ISBN: 978-1-83753-595-8, eISBN: 978-1-83753-594-1

Publication date: 28 July 2023

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Tomo, A. (2023), "Prelims", Identity in the Public Sector, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. i-ix. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-594-120231007

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Identity in the Public Sector

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Identity in the Public Sector

A Complex Journey Between Identity Features, Struggles and Dimensions

By

Andrea Tomo

University of Naples Federico II, Italy

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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List of Figures and Tables

Chapter 1
Figure 1.1.	Most Recurring Patterns and Interactions Between Identity Features.
Figure 1.2.	The Iterative Process of Identity Formation.
Chapter 2
Figure 2.1.	The Science Mapping of ‘Identity in the Public Sector’.
Figure 2.2.	Dimensions and Positioning of Clusters.
Figure 2.3.	The Extended Framework to Understand Identity in the Public Sector.
Chapter 3
Figure 3.1.	Participants #1 and #13's (Home) Workplace.
Figure 3.2.	Participant #6 (Home) Workplace.
Figure 3.3.	Participant #16 (Home) Workplace.
Figure 3.4.	Participant #25 (Home) Workplace.
Figure 3.5.	Participant #32 (Home) (Itinerant) Workplace.
Figure 3.6.	Participant #24 (Home) (Itinerant) Workplace.
Figure 3.7.	Participant #8 Sign on the Door.
Figure 3.8.	Participant #23 (Home) Workplace.
Figure 3.9.	The 3PW Model.
Chapter 1
Table 1.1.	Identity Features in the Public Sector: An Overview of Threats, Struggles and Coping Behaviours.
Table 1.2.	Overview of the Studies.
Table 1.3.	Cases of Public Administrations.
Table 1.4.	Geographical Areas.
Table 1.5.	Research Methods Used by Authors.
Chapter 2
Table 2.1.	The Clusters Emerging From the Analysis.
Table 2.2.	Clusters and Associated Dimensions.
Table 2.3.	Processes of Interpretation and Translation.
Chapter 3
Table 3.1.	Details of Participants Interviewed.
Table 3.2.	A Summary of Practices Connected to the Type of Identity Work and Their Descriptions.
Table 3.3.	Positive and Negative Aspects of Smart Working Emerging From the Interviews.

About the Author

Andrea Tomo is Assistant Professor of Organization Studies at the Department of Economics, Management, Institutions, University of Naples Federico II, Italy. He is member of the organising and scientific committee of the Executive Master in Public Management and the Executive Master in Digital Transformation of the Public Administration at the University of Naples Federico II. His research interests are in the field of organisation studies, with specific reference to change and identity processes in professional service firms, public sector, transportation and health care.

Book Chapters

Prelims

Introduction

1 Challenging Identity Issues in the Public Sector: Opportunity or Threat?

2 A Mapping of ‘Identity in the Public Sector’: Dealing With Context, Organizational and Individual Dimensions

3 Public Employees and Remote Working: Making Sense of Identity and the (New) Workplace

Conclusions

Index