A Typology of Work Relations in the Context of Contemporary Europe

Proposes a typology of work relations in the context of Europe, in an attempt to delineate key characteristics, which will help to“collapse” the diversity of cultures and traditions existent in Europe, into four major types of work orientations (Weltanschauungs) which cross geopolitical borders. The typology proposes that the most prevalent types are a family model of the world,a universal‐individual model of the world, a corporatist (group) model of the world and a network model of the world. These are abstractions on two dimensions of relationships: the level of perceived intimacy and the degree to which relations are regulated. Presents evidence for the above categorization and discusses, in particular, training and organizational implications.