A growing number of econometric examinations show that works councils substantially shape the personnel policy of firms in Germany. Firms with works councils make greater use of various HRM practices. This gives rise to the question of whether employers view the shaping of personnel policy...

The results of a survey of some 230 West German subsidiaries currently operating in Britain are analysed. The issues examined include the extent of non‐union status, the existence of a personnel manager, and the nature of employee involvement arrangements. A major finding is that fully...

Case study representations and quantitative research in the field of open innovation indicate significant association of open innovation with a firm’s innovation performance. However, open innovation is not dichotomous, it consists of several distinct practices. This study aims to contribute...