While existing studies already argue that identities are socially constructed, this paper shows that groups of actors situationally construct different identities vis-a-vis each other by way of differentiation. Based on an ethnographic study of a change project aimed at implementing Lean...

The management of shop floor behavior plays a critical role for the success of operational improvement programs, which rely on the workers that perform the direct value creation tasks. But what precisely should managers do to influence that behavior constructively? In the corresponding stream of...

Background. Excessive loss of muscle mass in advanced age is a major risk factor forcdecreased physical ability and falls. Physical activity and exercise training are typically recommended to maintain muscle mass and prevent weakness. How exercise in different stages of life relates to muscle...