Comparing cases: studies of commitment systems in Australia and the United States

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A comparative case study methodology using the experiences of PhD research to study industrial relations and commitment systems at brownfield and greenfield sites in Australia and the United States is discussed. The issues and challenges that may confront a student undertaking a research of similar type are presented and the benefits of long-term organizationally are demonstrated.

Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Labour relations

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An assessment of employee ownership in the United States with implications for the EU

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The state of employee ownership in United States is assessed to help the human resource professional make practical decisions and the policy maker evaluate major trends. There is a significant gap in the incidence and development of employee ownership between the European Union and the United States.

Europe, Analysis, Employee ownership, Employee development

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The managerial prerogative and the employee's duty to work: a comparative study of functional flexibility in working life

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Anna Christensen's theory of the normative field of law is discussed and applied to the field of comparative labor law research. The focus of the research is the legal regulation of the managerial prerogative in the light of the increasing trend towards greater flexibility in employment.

Labor law, Criticism and interpretation, Labour law, Christensen, Anna

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