Employee Relations in the Public Services: Themes and Issues
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Author Description
Almost a fifth of all employees work in the public sector. Employees working in the civil service, NHS, local government, education, the police and fire services also represent a large and growing body of students taking degree courses at universities. Employee Relations in the Public Services explores this important and rapidly changing area. The book outlines the main developments in the public sector since 1979, including topical issues such as the rise of new public management, decentralisation and contracting out. Themes which are currently affecting public sector employees are also examined, including:* decentralisation* contracting out* fragmentation and the growth of individualism in the employment contract.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the evolving landscape of employee relations within the public sector, focusing on the structural and managerial shifts that have redefined the workplace since 1979. Susan Corby, an expert in industrial relations, synthesizes historical data and contemporary policy changes to analyze how public service employment has moved away from traditional centralized models. The text provides a framework for understanding the impact of political and economic reforms on the workforce across diverse sectors like the NHS, education, and civil service.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of public sector developments from 1979 to the present.
- Examination of New Public Management and its influence on organizational structure.
- Discussion of decentralization, contracting out, and the fragmentation of employment contracts.
- Exploration of the rise of individualism within public service labor relations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for students and practitioners analyzing the complexities of public sector human resources. Readers frequently note the clarity with which the author navigates dense policy shifts and organizational changes.
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Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN-10:
0203072154
ISBN-13:
9780203072158
Business
Sociology
Management
Public Administration
Human Resources
Labor Relations
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