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Abstract

Implications of ageing for work: Perspectives for research The article, which focuses on age management and its various definitions and interpretations, was prompted by the need to examine the significance of age management within an organisational framework. The research material combines conceptual research and relevant literature. The National Programme on Ageing Workers 1998–2002 serves as the background for the study. In addition to providing essential data, the Programme was the first to introduce the concept of age management. Since its introduction, age management has been given a wide variety of meanings. Therefore it proved necessary to take a closer look at the relationship between age and management. The article approaches age management by identifying ‘age’ and ‘ageing’, and by considering the relationship between ‘age’ and ‘management’ Organisational research often takes the form of applied research. For this reason, conceptual, structuring work provides opportunities to deepen understanding of age management issues.