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Delivering Flexibility: Contrasting Patterns in the French and the UK Food Processing Industry

Abstract:

This article provides a comparative analysis of changes in numerical and functional labour flexibility in the French and the UK food processing industry. Based upon case study data, it explores the interaction between competitive pressures and institutional and regulatory structures and their impact on workplace practices. The findings indicate that, faced with a similar competitive environment, firms in both countries have sought to increase labour flexibility. However, the predominant forms...

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Journal:
BRITISH JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Volume:
48
Issue:
2
Pages:
284-309
Publication date:
2010-06-01
DOI:
EISSN:
1467-8543
ISSN:
0007-1080
Language:
English
Pubs id:
pubs:190490
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uuid:88c33187-8abe-4426-9fbc-d99b216f8b0f
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pubs:190490
Source identifiers:
190490
Deposit date:
2015-01-15

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