The Grievance Process in Labor-Management Cooperation by Michael Duane (English)

Description: The Grievance Process in Labor-Management Cooperation by Michael Duane In this ground-breaking book, Duane argues that companies of the 1990s will derive their real competitive advantage from labor-management cooperation. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this ground-breaking book, Duane argues that companies of the 1990s will derive their real competitive advantage from labor-management cooperation. To this end, he notes that labor-management relations, as defined by grievance activity at the shop level, determines to a large degree whether joint ventures between labor and management will be successful. Accordingly, Duane offers a comprehensive discussion of how the grievance process affects labor-management cooperation and firm performance. He also identifies those factors that contribute to effective grievance resolution.Competitive threats have forced unionized firms to consider alternative industrial relations systems, including labor-management cooperation. In the first part of the book, Duane reviews the cooperative options that are available to labor and management. He begins by evaluating the effectiveness of various labor-management programs and presents practical examples of how to properly implement and maintain them. Cooperative contract negotiation is then offered as a possible labor-management strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the firm. Several suggestions are offered, aimed at ensuring that cooperation at the bargaining table will be successful. Throughout the book, a compelling case is made that the grievance process plays a critical role in promoting labor-management cooperation. Over 40 practical propositions concerning the determinants of forward-looking grievance resolution are identified and thoroughly discussed. Author Biography Michael J. Duane is associate professor of management at North Central College. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1984. From 1988 to 1990 he was Director of the MBA Program at Mercy College of Detroit. His primary publications have been in the area of public sector labor relations. Table of Contents Labor-Management CooperationJoint Labor-Management ProgramsGainsharing ProgramsNongainsharing ProgramsAppropriate Structure of Joint Labor-Management ProgramsContract NegotiationsRecent History of Labor-Management RelationsUnion AvoidanceLabor-Management Cooperation: Controlling Issues; Establishing CommonalitiesThe Grievance ProcessThe Standard Grievance ProcedureVariations in Grievance ProceduresThe Grievance Process and Firm PerformanceThe Grievance Process and Joint Labor-Management ProgramsThe Impact of Background and Boundary-Role Factors on the Grievance ProcessBackground FactorsBoundary-Role FactorsThe Impact of Environmental Factors on Grievance BehaviorEconomic ConditionsTechnologyLegal RegulationsBargaining SettingThe Collective Bargaining AgreementImplications and ConclusionsImplications of the Labor-Management Relations ModelImproving the Grievance ProcessReferencesIndex Promotional A discussion of how the grievance process affects labor-management cooperation and the performance of the firm, and a persuasive argument that companies in the 1990s will achieve real competitive advantage from such cooperation. Long Description In this ground-breaking book, Duane argues that companies of the 1990s will derive their real competitive advantage from labor-management cooperation. To this end, he notes that labor-management relations, as defined by grievance activity at the shop level, determines to a large degree whether joint ventures between labor and management will be successful. Accordingly, Duane offers a comprehensive discussion of how the grievance process affects labor-management cooperation and firm performance. He also identifies those factors that contribute to effective grievance resolution. Competitive threats have forced unionized firms to consider alternative industrial relations systems, including labor-management cooperation. In the first part of the book, Duane reviews the cooperative options that are available to labor and management. He begins by evaluating the effectiveness of various labor-management programs and presents practical examples of how to properly implement and maintain them. Cooperative contract negotiation is then offered as a possible labor-management strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the firm. Several suggestions are offered, aimed at ensuring that cooperation at the bargaining table will be successful. Throughout the book, a compelling case is made that the grievance process plays a critical role in promoting labor-management cooperation. Over 40 practical propositions concerning the determinants of forward-looking grievance resolution are identified and thoroughly discussed. Promotional "Headline" A discussion of how the grievance process affects labor-management cooperation and the performance of the firm, and a persuasive argument that companies in the 1990s will achieve real competitive advantage from such cooperation. Details ISBN0899307604 Author Michael Duane Year 1993 ISBN-10 0899307604 ISBN-13 9780899307602 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1993-05-30 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 658.3 Short Title GRIEVANCE PROCESS IN LABOR-MGM Language English Media Book Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Pages 176 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Place of Publication Westport DOI 10.1604/9780899307602 UK Release Date 1993-05-30 AU Release Date 1993-05-30 NZ Release Date 1993-05-30 US Release Date 1993-05-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16485734;

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