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| Author: | Edwards, T. Rees, C. Coller, X. |
| Title: | Structure, politics and the diffusion of employment practices in multinationals |
| Journal: | European Journal of Industrial Relations
1999 : NOV, VOL. 5:3, p. 286-306 |
| Index terms: | Multinational companies Politics Employment |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article discusses the diffusion of employment practices across borders in multinational companies (MNCs). Case study data are used to address two central questions: whether all MNCs attempt to engage in diffusion, and how this process occurs. It is argued in the paper that diffusion is not a universal tendency but is promoted or retarded by such factors as the country of origin etc. Where diffusion occurs, it is suggested that it commonly involves a process which is called 'networking within hierarchy'. Diffusion ought to be seen as the interaction of structural factors and political processes, which is called the 'bi-directional' relationship btw. structure and politics. |
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