A Solution for Transnational Labour Regulation?: Company Internationalization and European Works Councils in the Automotive Sector

by Axel Hauser-Ditz, Pete Burgess (Translator), Markus Hertwig, Ludger Pries, Luitpold Rampeltshammer

Overview

This book examines the role that employee representatives play in the restructuring of firms. Using examples of eight large automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen, GM or Toyota, the volume analyzes the internationalization strategies of the companies and the effects of European works councils.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631670576
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	12/15/2015
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)
Language:	German

About the Author

Axel Hauser-Ditz is Researcher at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Markus Hertwig is Professor of Sociology with specialization in Work and Organizations at Technische Universität Chemnitz. Ludger Pries is Professor of Sociology/Organizations, Migration, Participation at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Luitpold Rampeltshammer is Head of the Unit for Cooperation between Science and the Working World at Saarland University.

Table of Contents

Contents: Qualitative case studies – Internationalization strategies of car manufacturers – Daimler – Volkswagen – Honda – Toyota – Renault – PSA Peugeot – Ford – General Motors – Effects of European works councils in cases of transnational restructuring – Structural and actor-centered theoretical approaches.

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