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Disability and the labour market: a review of the empirical evidence
Jones, Melanie K. - In: Journal of Economic Studies 35 (2008) 5, pp. 405-424
discrimination from unobserved differences in productivity and preferences, the influence of heterogeneity within the disabled group …
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The efficacy of sexual orientation anti-discrimination legislation
Hebl, Michelle; Barron, Laura; Cox, Cody Brent; … - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 35 (2016) 7/8, pp. 449-466
orientation anti-discrimination legislation in reducing discrimination. Design/methodology/approach Reviews past research that … documents overt and subtle forms of workplace discrimination against gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals and describes how … legislation effectively can reduce discrimination. Originality/value Informs legislative debate and promotes the expansion and …
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Jordans Employment Law Precedents
Guth, Jessica - In: International Journal of Law and Management 52 (2010) 3, pp. 245-246
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Hard law, soft edge? Information, consultation and partnership
Doherty, Michael - In: Employee Relations 30 (2008) 6, pp. 608-622
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess whether the transposition of the EU directive on informing and consulting employees is likely to enhance voice and participation rights of Irish employees. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a literature based critique assessing the...
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Total Quality Management Defined in Terms of Reported Practice
Pegels, C. Carl - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 11 (1994) 5, pp. 6-18
supplier, utilizes concurrent engineering and devotes considerable resources to education and training.  …
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Service Quality
Ghobadian, Abby; Speller, Simon; Jones, Matthew - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 11 (1994) 9, pp. 43-66
The service sector has assumed greater economic importance over the past decade. The latest statistics show that the sector accounts for 60 per cent of the value added in the European Economic Community (EEC). It is estimated that “doing things wrong” typically accounts for between 30 and 40...
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Total Quality Management in the American Defence Industry
Pitman, Glenn A.; Motwani, Jaideep G.; Schliker, Deborah - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 11 (1994) 9, pp. 101-108
The US Department of Defense is playing a significant leadership role in implementation of TQM. Provides an overview of the process of implementing total quality management in the US Department of Defense and discusses the implications of this change for its subcontractors and related...
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Evaluations of Labour Market Policy in Sweden
Björklund, Anders - In: International Journal of Manpower 15 (1994) 5, pp. 16-31
Outlines the current state of evaluation research in Sweden. Concludes that it is limited in scope relative to the USA despite the much larger expenditure on labour market policies in Sweden. Locates this deficiency in the differential research infrastructure of the two countries.
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Training down under: An Overview of the Australian Experience
Baker, Meredith - In: International Journal of Manpower 15 (1994) 5, pp. 70-88
Examines the extent and coverage of private‐sector training in Australia and offers an overview of recent Australian … Government initiatives in vocational education and training. Argues that Australia′s system of industrial relations diminishes … the potential for training at the workplace but suggests that recent changes in institutional arrangements may mitigate …
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Managing Human Resources
Kane, Bob - In: International Journal of Manpower 19 (1998) 8, pp. 619-621
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