"Globalisation is an issue that has been high on the research agenda for several years, spawning a vast and at times unwieldy literature. A concept often ill-defined, it has generated a plethora of unresolved and fiercely contested questions, the nature of which depends on which…
This book examines human capital investment, employment and bargaining at the level of the firm. It attempts the first summary of results that incorporates both human capital investment and employment decisions within firm - union bargaining models, emphasising investment in tea…
This text provides a comprehensive survey of the implications of population ageing, in countries across the world, relative to a range of specific interrelated issues - social security schemes, employer pensions, educational attainment, wage growth and distribution, retirement a…
Argues that current "common sense" in management forms a historically and culturally specific way of thinking about work and society which is highly unlikely to be appropriate for the 21st century. Considers: some aspects of social relationships in the US in the period 1790-1870…
Comprises 15 papers grouped under three themes: the measurement of income inequality; the causes of income inequality; and policy implications. Covers mainly the period from 1964 to 1990.
"In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares his methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is that our productivity is direct…
Examines R and D investment in the light of increased international competition in high-technology sectors and reviews the wider implications of research and technology in areas such as education, health, and quality of life.
Women's social status, womens rights, international division of labour, capitalist country, socialist country, developing country - womens organization, trends, historical, USA and Western Europe, cultural factors, political aspects, woman workers, capitalism, feudalism, sexual …
Human resources management on human resources planning at the enterprise level in the USA - examines labour demand forecasting, improving labour productivity, performance appraisal, wage determination and career planning. Bibliography pp. 371 to 395 and diagrams.
Examines the impact of technology and international trade policy alternatives on mature or declining industries through an examination of the domestic steel industry in the USA. Includes a comparison of international production costs, the trends in production of steel, domestic …
A practical how-to guide to improving quality, productivity, and competitive position in any type of organization. Based on the philosophy of Dr. W. Edwards Deming.
by Tilly, Charles, Tilly, Chris
fromNew perspectives in sociology
La sensación de la lima - La manufactura y el oficio - La norma y el cronómetro - La cadena - El salario - La producción capitalista en masa - Los tiempos modernos - Norte y sur: el obrero-masa multinacional, hoy - La organización científica del trabajo hecha pedazos - El trabaj…
"The distribution of income, the rate of pay raises, and the mobility of employees is crucial to understanding labor economics. Although research abounds on the distribution of wages across individuals in the economy, wage differentials within firms remain a mystery to economist…
Examines how information technologies are affecting jobs, skills, wages, and the economy. As one of the most important forces in the economy today, digital technologies are transforming the world of work and are key drivers of productivity and growth.
