Purpose – This paper aims to provide an overview of changes in the context of the Swedish public sector. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – In short, even though the last decade and a half has been a most...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to study the overall development of public sector industrial relations in The Netherlands. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. There are interviews with key individuals referenced...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to evaluate the general developments in the form of industrial relations in the UK public sector. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – The article concludes by analysing...

Purpose – This paper aims to study the development of new forms of management systems such as quality management in the context of the Spanish public administration. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – The...