The “dark side” of projectification : The impact of project work on the employees’ emotions. What are the negative aspects of project work and its ef…

2018

Master's thesis Business Administration BE501 - University of Agder 2018 In this thesis, we explore the “dark side” of projectification. Working on projects have become an increasing trend and preferred way of working in most types of businesses and industries. This transition is described as being among the most significant changes in modern organisations. Critical studies, focused on the subject have emphasised some noteworthy, but perhaps blocked existential consequences for individuals involved in project work. This thesis, therefore, aims to add to this field of research and uncover the negative aspects of project work and its effects on the individual project worker’s emotions in a pr…