Many researches, since the 1950's, seek to comprehend the meaning of work using different methodological approaches. Results obtained by the Meaning of Work group International Research Team ([MOW]) in 1987, in different countries, showed that work could assume different conditions from neutrality to centrality in relation to the subject's personal and social identity. The objective of this research is to present some qualitative data on the meanings of work for young Brazilian managers, using the approach developed by Morin (2002). Preliminary results of this research show that work is essential at the lives of this group, because work is related to survival. Results also indicate that values such as variations on the nature of the tasks, autonomy, recognition and security are also fundamental for a meaningful work.
meanings of work; qualitative research; young managers
