ABSTRACT

The essays in this book, originally published in 1984, examine many problems within the structure of industry including wage policies, financial incentives and other economic policies. The book discusses the problems from two standpoints: that of the economist who is concerned with labour as a resource and the psychologist concerned with the behavioural activity of the labour force. This inter-disciplinary approach ensures the relevance of the essays to social scientists, managers and policy-makers.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|24 pages

Reflections on the Incidence of Strikes

chapter 5|32 pages

Voluntary Absence from Work

chapter 7|22 pages

The Effort Bargain

chapter 9|19 pages

A Fair Day's Work

chapter 10|14 pages

Some Aspects of Company Wage Policy

chapter 15|20 pages

Concluding Comments