Abstract

The article asks the question whether work in projects is a new form of work. In order to find an answer to this question the components of forms of work have been presented. They were based upon the division by the forms of employment, forms of work organization and forms of organization of working time. Literature studies were complemented by the results of empirical research conducted with 22 project managers. The analysis took into account the Polish context of the way companies cooperate (some cultural and legal aspects).

Highlights

  • In the world characterized by rapid changes, establishing the project teams becomes the domain of many organizations

  • The research problem relates to the identification, if work in project is a new form of work

  • Other forms of the relations between the enterprise and the participants of the project, presented in this paper are used to a greater or lesser degree. It may be concluded from the carried out own empirical research that the organizations in which the respondents-managers work rely in projects mainly on permanent employees, that means upon the persons working for the enterprise independently on the fact of realizing of the project

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Summary

Introduction

In the world characterized by rapid changes, establishing the project teams becomes the domain of many organizations. The projects concern introduction of new products or services or modifications of the processes. Is work in project a new form of work? The research problem relates to the identification, if work in project is a new form of work. The research objective was to identify the important issues leading to qualify (or not) work in projects for a new form of work. To accomplish this objective, the author developed guiding propositions to guide the research based on what has been learned from the literature. The research procedure included such steps as: the formulation of the research problem, statement of research questions, the selection of research methods, developing and verification of a research tool

Materials and Methods
Forms of Employment
Forms of Work Organization
Forms of organization of Working Time
Forms of Employment in Projects
Work in Projects Individual or Team Work?
Organization of Working Hours in Projects
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Conclusion
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