Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Michael Salamon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 027364646X | ISBN-13: 978-0273646464 | Publication Date: June 10, 2001 | Edition: 4th

This well-known text draws on an extensive range of sources and materials to present a thorough, yet clear, introduction to the subject of industrial or employee relations for those studying at undergraduate, postgraduate or post-experience level. It provides a framework of concepts and knowledge for understanding and analysing approaches to the subject, the roles of the major participants, the issue confronting them and the strategies and processes used. The fourth edition retains the structure and international focus of the previous edition, but has been updated throughout and includes several new learning features.

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The fifth edition of this well-established and leading text presents an accessible account of industrial or employee relations as it applies in the workplace today. Industrial Relations provides a framework of concepts and knowledge for understanding and analysing approaches to the subject, the roles of the major participants, the issues confronting them, and the strategies and processes used.

The book offers strong coverage of the role of the trade unions and application of collective bargaining, the UK government¿s "modernisation" programmes and the importance of corporate responsibility. The internationalisation of the text through "Country Reports" in the previous edition will be furthered in the new edition to look in more detail at industrial relations in the wider European context and at the International Labour Organisation.

Suitable for undergraduate courses taught on general business and specialist HRM degrees, as well as postgraduate students on masters and CIPD programmes.

 

New to this edition

• Thorough update and revision to incorporate recent research and current practice

• Greater international coverage on Europe and ILO
  
• Expanded early chapters with theoretical developments

• New and revised case material throughout, including the Fire Brigade Union strikes

• Chapter and case-end questions to encourage critical reflection

 

Key Features

 

• Distinctive four-part structure: Perspectives, Participants, Processes and Practices

• Strong coverage of trade unions, collective bargaining and role of state

• Strong pedagogical framework including learning objectives, chapter definitions, further reading and references

• Wide range of shorter and longer cases to show application of theory in practice

• Country Profiles offer comparative view of industrial relations in international context

 

 

 

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Financal Times Management; 4th edition (June 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 027364646X
• ISBN-13: 978-0273646464
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #827,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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