Industrial Relations
Origins and Patterns of National Diversity
1st Edition
Published on 10. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-0-415-48889-1 (ISBN)
Description
This comparative study of industrial relations provides an analysis of a wide range of phenomena, with a view to uncovering the origins of national diversity. It takes into account the notion of strategic choice, set within a series of constraints of environment, organizational and institutional conditions and power relationships.
The book:
* Covers a wide range of examples from the UK, USA, France, Germany Italy, Sweden, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India and Japan
* Includes a comprehensive analysis of management and employers' associations, labour and trades unions
* Examines the role of the state in comparative perspective
The book:
* Covers a wide range of examples from the UK, USA, France, Germany Italy, Sweden, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India and Japan
* Includes a comprehensive analysis of management and employers' associations, labour and trades unions
* Examines the role of the state in comparative perspective
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-48889-1 (9780415488891)
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Content
Part 1: The comparative approach 1. Introduction 2. Comparative frameworks Part 2: The 'actors' in the industrial relations system 3. Managers and employers' associations 4. Labour and trades unions 5. Governments, political parties and the role of the state Part 3: Key themes in comparative industrial relations 6. Industrial conflict 7. Industrial democracy 8. The distribution of economic rewards Part 4: Conclusions 9. Conclusions