Sweatshop wars

Article Abstract:

There has been an improvement in the working conditions in some plants owned by multinationals in Asia, and the brands of some companies could be affected by criticism of their conditions. Asia Monitor Resource Center is an observer of working conditions which has issued reports on the toy industry in China, and Disney. Disney is one company that has carried out improvements. There will be complaints despite programs of corporate ethics, since Asia is attractive to manufacturers due to low wage costs.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Business Personnel Management, Work environment, Asia, Labor policy

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The elusive Euro-manager

Article Abstract:

It is helpful when managing multinational companies in Europe that a person have a multicultural background. European business schools are trying to breed what is called the 'Euro-manager,' who is able to adapt to different business practices throughout the continent.

Management

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Unite and rule: Europe's trade unions

Article Abstract:

European workers and multinational firms are forming international works councils, even though the European Commission's draft directive on such councils has not yet been adopted. The movement toward the creation of such councils is strongest in France.

International aspects, Labor unions, Works councils

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