Partial Inclusion

The concept of partial inclusion plays on the idea that members "have a life" beyond the boundaries of the organization. The book cites prisons and monasteries as examples of strict containment while acknowledging that most work environments have a more fluid relationship with the outside. While inclusiveness is on a continuum, it seems inversely related to hierarchy. At traditionally structured companies white collar workers are often expected to stay connected at all hours, while blue collar employees clock out after "doing their time." The democratic structure of flat organizations implies: "we are all in this together" therefore, we should all stay connected. The issue of boundaries is even more complicated in professions that primarily require emotional work, such as media performers.