• Login
    View Item 
    •   DBS eSource Home
    • DBS Library Press
    • DBS Business Review
    • DBS Business Review Journal - Vol 3, (2019)
    • View Item
    •   DBS eSource Home
    • DBS Library Press
    • DBS Business Review
    • DBS Business Review Journal - Vol 3, (2019)
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Employees with Asperger’s syndrome and their experiences within the work environment

    View/Open
    article_julian_barron_2019.pdf (345.2Kb)
    Author
    Julian, Anna
    Barron, Ronda
    Date
    2019
    URI
    https://esource.dbs.ie/handle/10788/4269
    Publisher
    DBS Library Press
    Rights holder
    http://esource.dbs.ie/copyright
    Rights
    Items in eSource are protected by copyright. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/copyright holder.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    This qualitative study gathered experiences of employees with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) within their workplaces. Data were collected by conducting six semi-structured interviews: three face-to-face, one by phone and two by Skype with audio only. A thematic analysis with an inductive approach was applied. Four main themes with multiple sub-themes emerged: Competence and Work Performance; Self-improvement and Career Progression; Supportive Work Environment; and AS in the Workplace. Findings revealed that these employees were team-oriented, productive and highly skilled professionals with a strong work ethic. Furthermore, their diagnoses did not hinder fulfilling careers. They emphasised knowledge sharing and factual communication while cooperating with their work colleagues. However, decoding workplace politics presented a major hurdle to their job satisfaction. Also, the traditional hiring process, as well as bright fluorescent overhead lights and noisy surroundings (for example canteens, office spaces) were sources of distraction and distress. Therefore, the essential role of HR would be to re-visit and adjust the interview process. Whereas managers should, perhaps, reflect on their leadership and communication styles, show some recognition for their employees’ quality-consciousness and become advocates of a more inclusive culture. Finally, enabling career-progression and providing sufficient learning opportunities for these employees should also be prioritised by managers.
    Collections
    • DBS Business Review Journal - Vol 3, (2019)

    Browse

    All of DBS eSourceCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsSupervisorTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsSupervisorTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2023  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV