This book provides new evidence on the magnitude and sources of pay inequalities between women and men in European countries and New Zealand on the basis of micro data. Particular attention is devoted to job access and workplace practices, promotions and wage growth, sectoral affiliation and...

The recent landings of illegal immigrants on the Italian and Spanish coasts, the immigrant riots in France, and the migratory pressure faced by many countries are an indication that migration will remain high on the agenda of international public policy for some time. In order to generate...

Die Pädagogische Hochschule und die Gebietskrankenkasse Oberösterreich als maßgebliche Akteurinnen des Bildungs- und des Gesundheitswesens entwickeln im Rahmen einer Veranstaltungsreihe gemeinsam mit prominenten Experten ein Steuerungsverständnis für Systeme der Governance und präsentieren...

Der Tagungsband umfasst die im Rahmen der "Culinary and Wine Tourism Conference 2015" präsentierten Paper und Konzepte rund um das Thema Kulinarik- und Weintourismus. Die Konferenz wurde vom Institut für Tourismus-Management der FHWien der WKW in Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Gesellschaft...

ERP Future -- ERP Planning Requirements -- Human Interaction with ERP Systems -- ERP Implementation and Integration -- ERP Landscape -- ERP Cost-Benefit Analysis -- Critical Success Factors -- Business Process -- Quality of ERP Systems -- Implementation of Innovative Business Concepts --...

One of the biggest challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region in the 21st century is the large scale cross-border movement of people. This book explores: sovereignty; security issues and border-management strategies of major states, in the face of intensified transnational economic and social...

Though labour market regulations have been blamed for the poor economic performance of many developing countries, the evidence on which this argument rests is weak. Through a survey of different labour market institutions in developing countries, this book reaffirms the importance of labour...

Demographic change is one of the most crucial issues of our time. Owing to its importance, the topic has attracted researchers in economics and management, and made it to the top of company decision-makers agenda. This book sheds light on the demographic implications companies face. Based on an...

Im Verlauf des Jahres 2010 geriet die Stabilität der Europäischen Währungsunion in Gefahr. Die bestehenden Mechanismen zur Krisenvermeidung schienen nicht zu wirken. Diskutiert wird, ob die Problemlösung bei den Staatshaushalten oder bei den Banken ansetzen sollte und ob neue...