ABSTRACT

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

part I|37 pages

The comparative approach

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|27 pages

Comparative frameworks

part II|82 pages

The ‘actors' in the industrial relations system

chapter 3|25 pages

Managers and employers' associations

chapter 4|33 pages

Labour and trade unions

part III|73 pages

Key themes in comparative industrial relations

chapter 6|26 pages

Industrial conflict

chapter 7|24 pages

Industrial democracy

chapter 8|21 pages

The distribution of economic rewards

part IV|14 pages

Conclusions

chapter 9|12 pages

Conclusions