Multinational Business and Labour (RLE International Business)


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Aimed at senior undergraduate and post-graduate students following courses in International Business and Industrial Relations this book examines the labour market effects of multinational business. In reflecting the complexity and dynamism of developments in this area, the book makes clear the need to underpin analysis of the labour market effects of multinational business with conceptual understanding of the theory of multinational enterprise.










Globalization, Employment and the Workplace


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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.




Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Industrial Relations Guidelines


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Study examining the attitude of multinational enterprises towards the OECD's code of conduct on employment and labour relations - presents an evaluation of the MNE's performance in the area of labour relations; reviews alleged violations of the code submitted by national level trade unions and international trade unions to the Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises (CIIME) of the OECD; comments on labour legislation and proposals for Community Law. ILO mentioned. References.




American Multinationals in Europe


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This book addresses some of the major contemporary issues in comparative business and employment relations. At its core are the findings of a four-year exploration of the management of employment relations in American multinational companies in the UK, Germany, Ireland, and Spain. Specifically, it looks at what is distinctively "American" about US multinationals and their management of human resources across national borders.




Employee Consultation and Information in Multinational Corporations


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During a period characterised by both prolonged recession and the increasing complexity of enterprises, informing and consulting with workers becomes all the more important. It is therefore not surprising that the European Commission of the EEC’s proposal in favour of a directive concerning such activities attracted attention and created controv