Introduction to Industrial Relations

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 growing currency of 'human resource management' theories.

List of contents

1. Industrial Relations as a field of Study 2. The Origins, Growth and Development of Trade Unions 3. Trade Unions: An Uncertain Outlook 4. Trade Unions: Aims, Objectives and Government 5. The Industrial Enterprise, Management and Employers’ Associations 6. Collective Bargaining: An Introduction 7. Major Developments in Collective Bargaining 8. Industrial Democracy and Participation 9. Industrial Conflict 10. Strikes 11. The Role of the State in Industrial Relations

Summary

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 growing currency of ‘human resource management’ theories.

Product details

• Authors: Michael P. Jackson, Jackson Michael P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032819389
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3281938-9
• No. of pages: 406
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Industrial Relations
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, Labour / income economics, Politics & government, Social issues & processes, Political Economy, Politics and government, Sociology: work & labour, Social classes, Social and ethical issues, Management of specific areas, Economics of industrial organisation, Industry & industrial studies, Sociology: work and labour, Industry and industrial studies, Employment & Unemployment, Economics of industrial organization