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5+ YearsPublisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9781849207232 |
ISBN 10 | 1849207232 |
Language | English |
Editor | Nick Wailes, Greg J. Bamber, Russell D. Lansbury |
Book Description | This Fifth Edition is an indispensable tool for all those interested in keeping abreast with the developments in the world of work on a global scale' - Peter Auer, International Labour Organisation 'By far the best and most widely used contemporary comparative industrial relations book' - Sarosh Kuruvilla, Cornell University, USA Earlier editions of this book have become the standard reference for a worldwide readership of students, scholars and practitioners in international agencies, governments, companies and unions. This fifth edition examines globalisation and comparative theories, including notions of convergence and of varieties of capitalism. Chapters on employment relations in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and South Korea are updated, and new chapters on China, India and Denmark are included. Experts examine the context of employment relations in each country: economic, historical, legal, social and political. They outline the roles of the major players: employers, unions and governments. They outline the processes of employment relations: local and centralised collective bargaining, arbitration and mediation, joint consultation and employee participation. Topical issues are discussed: non-unionised workplaces, novel forms of human resource management, labour law reform, employee involvement, multinational enterprises, networked organisations, differences between Asian and western companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, migrant workers, technological change, labour market flexibility and pay determination. |
Editorial Review | This book analyzes employment relations from an international perspective...Each chapter provides a historical overview of the labor relations environment, followed by a discussion of the main developments and current issues.The subject matter is important to a broad group of scholars.Overall, a useful introduction to national systems. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates through to researchers/faculty Choice -- Peter Auer "This highly-readable latest edition of the leading comparative labour relations book is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and policymakers as they confront the challenges of globalisation and of the information age." -- Janice Bellace "By far the best and most widely used contemporary comparative industrial relations book." -- Sarosh Kuruvilla This book analyzes employment relations from an international perspective...Each chapter provides a historical overview of the labor relations environment, followed by a discussion of the main developments and current issues.The subject matter is important to a broad group of scholars.Overall, a useful introduction to national systems. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates through to researchers/faculty Choice |
Edition Number | 5 |
Publication Date | 09-Jan-11 |
Number of Pages | 448 |
International And Comparative Employment Relations Paperback English - 09-Jan-11