Intra-organizational impediments to the development of shopfloor competence and commitment: the case of a Finnish-owned greenfield paper mill in East Germany

Article Abstract:

The Enso Corporation of Finland invested in a paper mill in East Germany to capitalize on the growing market in Eastern Europe. There were 300 jobs and 87% were taken by local people with no experience of the paper industry. The German employees had no relevant skills or confidence and did not like to make decisions or work in teams. They did not tackle difficult tasks and had little commitment to the company or industry, possibly because of the power differential between Finnish managers and German workers. Language problems made communication difficult and there was lack of trust between them.

Demographic aspects, Paper mills, Paper industry workers, Enso Corporation

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Gender and regional employment differences: an industrial relations approach

Article Abstract:

It is possible to use an industrial relations approach to assess gender differences in paid employment in Europe. This approach gives an insight into differences in women's and men's employment, as well as highlighting differences in the gendered structure of the labour market. It can be seen that welfare-state policies have supported women's opportunities to become involved in paid employment in the labour market. However, the mechanisms of segregation in the workplace evolve only very gradually, and are not controlled by any form of negotiation.

Labor Relations, Employment Characteristics NEC, Social aspects, Labor market

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Attitude and consciousness of Japanese men and women towards career commitment and continuity: the role of expected change in HRM policies

Article Abstract:

The adoption of more relaxed human resource management (HRM) policies by Japanese firms would give Japanese women a more positive attitude and consciousness towards their career continuity and commitment. A study of 51 non-working women and 203 working women and men in Japan found that implementing a work-home harmonisation policy would have a positive effect on non-working women in particular. Women's attitude against work is due partly to their family ties and responsibilities, and partly to male-dominated HRM practices.

Japan

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