Continuity and change in the evolution of work and human resource management
简要回顾了工作与人力资源管理随文明发展的演化历程，指出动机、公平感和组织方式既有连续性也有变迁，并认为回顾过去有助于管理者理解当前问题与未来趋势。
Abstract This essay is a brief review of the evolution of work and human resource management, an evolution that parallels the development of civilization. Both continuity and change are apparent in the role of work in society and in its management. There has been continuity and change down through the centuries in motivation to work, in the sense of equity, and in how work is organized. For instance, early on much of work was self‐service; it is moving in that direction again. Tradition and sentiment shaped the work organization. Gradually, tradition and sentiment were replaced by rationality. Currently, we see in the sociotechnical design of work the continuity as well as a coming together of both the rational and the socioemotional aspects of work in organizations. Looking at the past may help human resource managers to frame the issues involved and the expectations of future developments.