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An Introduction to Industrial Relations (1991) analyses various theoretical approaches to industrial relations, and summarises the origins and development of the subject. It looks at the impact of legislative changes, technological developments and the...

White-Collar Proletariat (1980) explores the major changes in the industrial and political behaviour of British civil servants in the 1970s. It looks at their turn to militancy and asks whether it can be explained by reference to the sociological concept...

Industrial Relations in the Public Services (1989) assesses the changes in industrial relations following Thatcher’s 1979 election in three particular parts of the public sector: local authorities, the national health service and the civil service. It...

Public Sector Industrial Relations (1992) concentrates on individual relations in the public sector, identifying the distinctive features of management organization, collective bargaining, strikes and dispute resolution. It offers not only an outline of...

Improving Industrial Relations (1985) presents and discusses the findings of research into the advisory function of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). ACAS is most widely known for its attempts to resolve industrial disputes...

The Origins of British Industrial Relations (1975) traces the beginnings of industrial relations in nineteenth century Britain, looking at the interdependence of economic, political, legal and ideological factors that provide the framework. This...

This book proposes a new model, GAIN (Generating, Appreciating, Internalizing, and Newness) that shifts negative thinking patterns many find themselves in today’s society. Whether from extremely short-termed, thus unrealistic, expectations or general...

The TUC Overseas (1986) traces the decisions made by the Trades Union Congress in response to domestic and external influences and events, from its establishment of a joint international committee with the Labour Party in 1917 to the first congress of...

Masters and Journeymen (1980) examines eighteenth-century trade unionism through nearly four hundred labour disputes in Britain between 1717 and 1800. It uses a series of primary materials – rule books, minutes and written agreements – to identify the...

Industrial Action (1980) examines in a comparative analysis the principal elements involved in industrial action – strikes, work-to-rule, go-slows etc – in four key industries in Australia – construction, shipbuilding, the waterfront and...

The pace of technological innovation has accelerated rapidly over the past decade, and this has led to Disruptive Business Strategies (DBS) that have reshaped many industries. Technology has been essential for creating and sustaining many new businesses,...

This important book locates and defines contemporary Muslim philanthropy and philanthropic institutions within the rich and diverse history of Islamic practice. Shariq A. Siddiqui, Rafeel Wasif and Micah A. Hughes examine religious discourses on the...

Develop a sound investment philosophy based on lessons from history Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks: Stories to Make You a Smarter Investor is a highly entertaining and insightful look into key stories from history, teaching lessons about sound...

The Decline of Trade Union Organisation (1987) considers the reasons behind the decline in trade union membership and discusses the prospects for recovery. It shows that many factors were at work besides unemployment growth and overall it argues that the...

The British Worker Question (1986) examines the productivity of British workers, drawing upon a wide range of management, trade union and other sources, and spanning the traditional preserves of several other areas and disciplines – economic history,...

This textbook enables global business school lecturers to develop ethical decision-making skills for future business leaders and other institutional leaders. It uses an institutional governance approach based on institutional theory,...

Originally published in 1987, this book focusses on the relationship between higher education and employment and is based on 21 national case studies. The countries discussed are Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan, People's...

Staff Relations in the Civil Service (1973) describes the origins of the Civil Service National Whitley Council, the growing pains it endured in its early years, its major achievements and the role it played in industrial relations between staff in the...

Capitalism, the State and Industrial Relations (1982) examines the many different forms of state intervention in industrial relations in Britain, among them being corporatism, liberalism, paternalism and pluralism. This discussion puts forward a...

Originally published in 1984, this book investigates the validity of educational qualifications: how they are determined, what justifications exist for them and how they change. It examines the assumption linking education and productivity and explores...

Consumers are demanding healthy, natural food products with no environmental impacts. The use of ingredients of plant origin and the implementation of bioprocesses using enzymes and micro-organisms as biocatalysts represent a promising alternative to...

We need to talk about money. Women have been overlooked and underestimated when it comes to finance; we typically earn less, are encouraged to spend more, and have fewer opportunities to build funds. But if we talk about money and share our knowledge, we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804091098Author Robbie BurnsFormat PaperbackPage Count 372Imprint Harriman House PublishingPublisher Harriman House Publishing

Wage Regulation under the Statute of Artificers (1938) is a study of the enforcement of the 1562 Statute of Artificers during the period of its operation, with particular reference to wage assessment and the contract of employment. Extensive use is made...

Part 1. Labour for Capital 1. ChemCo 2. The Labour of Labouring Men 3. The Labour of Superintendence: Managers 4. The Labour of Superintendence: Foremen 5. Capital’s Division of Labour Part 2. Individuals in a Class Society 6. Lives in Process Part 3...

Unleash Your Passion and Maximize Your Impact as a Causie.Are you driven by a cause you care deeply about, but struggle to find the time or don’t have the know-how to make a real difference? Introducing the Causie—an intentional, passionate advocate who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781032311654Author Sherman FollandImprint Taylor & Francis LtdPublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1983, this book promotes understanding of the provision for the young unemployed in Britain in the 1980s, both in policy and practice, through a series of research-based papers. Various strategies are analyzed which were available...

Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your real estate investments with Clint Coons' Next Level Real Estate Asset Protection: Comprehensive Strategies for Investors. This essential guide is tailored for both seasoned investors and newcomers, providing a...

This book provides an insider's account of how macroeconomic policies in the United States, Japan and major European countries were carried out and how the OECD and the author either as its senior official or a Japanese central banker dealt with...

Change in Industrial Relations (1990) examines the industrial relations system in the UK at the end of the 1980s, after a decade of changes such as the growth of non-union firms, trade union decline, the emergence of human resource management practices,...

Safety at Work and the Unions (1983) surveys the whole field of safety at work. It looks at the diverse body of literature on the subject, examines the organisational structures by which labour and management are attempting to cope with the problem, and...

International and Comparative Industrial Relations (1987) analyses the factors which have shaped industrial relations in a range of different countries, including the characteristics of the major groups and parties concerned, and the nature and types of...

Agenda for Change (1991) examines the experiences of five industrialised market economies in a period of profound change in industrial relations. It looks at the national history and culture affecting industrial relations, the obstacles to change and the...

The Development of Industrial Relations in Britain (1973) examines the evolution of the central institution of the British industrial relations system – collective bargaining. This book traces changes to collective bargaining, and therefore industrial...

History and Heritage (1985) offers the first comprehensive exploration and assessment of the historical developments that form Britain’s industrial relations system – its institutions, texture and place in wider society. It looks at pre-industrial...

Industrial Relations in the Modern State (1937) provides an introduction, as objective as possible in character, to the differing policies of 1930s liberal and totalitarian states in the matter of industrial relations. The period was the height of worker...

European Trade Unionism (1973) examines the differences between the trade union movements of Europe, alongside noting their similarities. Trade unions in Europe differ in their political and religious allegiances, their membership and structure, their...

Industrial Relations (1968) discusses the impact of the changing industrial relations environment on the supply of labour, trade unions, management, collective bargaining, wage policy, factory level relationships, industrial social policy, the law,...

The Dynamics of Industrial Conflict (1980) focuses on the workings of industrial relations in the British motor industry, presenting the first joint retrospective analysis of industrial relations in a major multinational. The book includes a closely...