ABSTRACT

The globalization of business is a relatively new process. Although its influence on work, employment, the labour process and the management process has become increasingly significant, little is known about these developments. In order to redress this imbalance, this book provides evidence of the nature and degree of significance that globalization holds for nation states, cultures, trade unions, employees and business management. Underlying the various contributions is a focus upon the varied and complex nature of internationalism in the business world.

chapter 2|17 pages

Globalization, restructuring and occupational labour power

Evidence from the international airline industry

chapter 5|30 pages

‘What we do’ or ‘Who we are’?

Trade union responses to globalization and regionalization in South Africa

chapter 6|15 pages

Globalization, economic institutions and workplace change

The economic reform processes in China

chapter 11|32 pages

Globalization and Diversity Management

Empirical evidence from Australia

chapter 12|20 pages

Globalization, global human resource management, and distance learning

A study of the effectiveness of a global learning partnership

chapter 13|24 pages

Responses to globalized production

Restructuring and work reorganization in the clothing industry of high-wage countries