Theories and concepts in work and employment relations : a concise guide / edited by Andrew Smith (Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Sheffield University Management School), Pauline Dibben, (Emerita Professor, Sheffield University Management School, UK), and Adrian Wilkinson (Professor of Human Resource Management, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Australia).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Smith, Andrew, editor.

Dibben, Pauline, editor.

Wilkinson, Adrian, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar guides to key theories

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial relations.

Personnel management.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 page)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This comprehensive book explores key theories and concepts in the study of work and employment relations. Expert authors provide a detailed guide to the essential theories behind the ever-changing world of employment, presenting their own perspectives on these ideas. Chapters are organised into four thematic parts, encompassing the employment relationship, managerial challenges, the experience and conceptualisation of work, and trade unionism and resistance. The book features a range of diverse voices, with contributions from both leading scholars and emerging academics who have made crucial advancements in the field. Ultimately, Theories and Concepts in Work and Employment Relations aims to deepen our understanding of the key ideas in the study of employment, creating a framework for future academic discourse and debate. Interdisciplinary in scope, this book is an essential read for researchers and students in the fields of industrial and employment relations, the sociology of work and human resource management. It includes both an overview of the field and a valuable guide to avenues for future research, supporting aspiring scholars in making a contribution to contemporary debates. Its innovative insights will also benefit practitioners and professionals who would like to further their theoretical knowledge in the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Concepts and theories in work and employment relations / Andrew Smith, Pauline Dibben and Adrian Wilkinson

Part I: Understanding the employment relationship

1. Frames of reference in work and employment relations / Steve Williams

2. Labour process theory / Bridget Kenny

3. Regulation and regulation theory / Miguel Martínez Lucio and Rob MacKenzie

4. Historical materialism and contradictions at work / Matt Vidal

5. Institutional theory: Varieties of capitalism and business systems theory / Bo-Yi Lee

6. Systems theory / Matt Allen

7. Theories of power relations / Gregoris Ioannou

8. Feminism / Huiping Xian

9. Identity theory and social identity theory / Rachael Green, Malcolm Patterson and Pauline Dibben

10. Social exchange theory / Nada Musleh and Christine Cross

11. Labour market segmentation theory / Jason Heyes and Ed Yates

12. Individualism and collectivism / Susan Ressia

13. New public management and public service employment / Ian Cunningham and Jennifer Remnant

Part II: Managerial challenges

14. Managerial prerogative and strategic choice in employment relations / Nadia K. Kougiannou and Pedro Mendonça

15. Indeterminacy / Emma Hughes

16. Conflict of interest/structured antagonism / Geraint Harvey

17. Forms of conflict and conflict resolution / Paul Latreille

18. Corporatism, tripartism and social partnership / Gilton Klerck

19. Outsourcing, offshoring and global value chains / Ian Roper and Shoba Arun

20. Financialization / Christine Bischoff and Geoffrey Wood

21. Managerialism / Leo McCann

Part III: The experiences of work

22. Decent work and job quality / Patricia Findlay

23. Intersectionality / Jenny Rodriguez

24. Employment relations and the two dominant models of disability / Jennifer Remnant and Ian Cunningham

25. Work intensification and work extensification / Andrew Smith and Jo McBride

26. Precarity / Cat Spellman, Jo McBride and Andrew Smith

27. Flexicurity / Jason Heyes

28. Exit, voice, loyalty and neglect: Issues and developments in employee voice and the evln framework / Michael Barry

Part IV: Trade unionism and resistance at work

29. The representation gap / Peter Holland and Nadia K. Kougiannou

30. Resistance, misbehaviour and dissent / James Richards

31. Theories of negotiation and collective bargaining / Peter Prowse and Ray Fells

32. Trade union revitalisation, the servicing and organising models of trade unionism / Yvonne Rueckert and Steve Williams

33. Mobilisation theory and industrial action / Gabriella Cioce

34. Social movement unionism / Jane Parker and Ozan Alakavuklar

35. The power resources approach / Stefan Schmalz.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035316205 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.