| Globalization, Flexibilization and Working Conditions in Asia and the Pacific Contributor(s): Lee, Sangheon (Editor), Eyraud, Francois (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1843343304 ISBN-13: 9781843343301 Publisher: Chandos Publishing OUR PRICE: $137.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: This unique study reviews employment conditions in Asia and the Pacific in the context of globalization and the increasing pressures towards flexibilization. It places a strong focus on the divergent experiences of individual workers regarding their employment conditions employment status, wages/incomes, working time, work organizations and health and safety. Along with thematic studies concerning the roles of workers voice and labor regulation in determining employment conditions, this book includes eight country studies from Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, China and Viet Nam, based on a common research framework, which offers a rigorous comparative review. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Labor - Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management - Business & Economics | Management - General |
| Dewey: 331.209 |
| LCCN: 2008501328 |
| Series: Chandos Asian Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.87 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book represents a unique study which reviews employment conditions in Asia and the Pacific in the context of globalization and increasing pressure towards flexibilization. It places a strong focus on the diverging experiences of individual workers in their employment conditions such as employment status, wages/incomes, working time, work organizations and health and safety. Along with thematic studies concerning the roles of workers voice and labour regulation in determining employment conditions, this book includes nine country studies which have been undertaken based on a common research framework for a more rigorous comparison in the region. |
