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Large-Scale Privatization and Industrial Relations
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Abstract Investigates social tensions associated with the organizational changes of privatization in 44 Czech Republic industrial enterprises, based on interviews with 265 workers, trade union personnel, & managers regarding restructuring problems. Findings indicate that most problems developed between manag... view more
Investigates social tensions associated with the organizational changes of privatization in 44 Czech Republic industrial enterprises, based on interviews with 265 workers, trade union personnel, & managers regarding restructuring problems. Findings indicate that most problems developed between management & staff of the newly decentralized units; & trade union personnel had difficulty adjusting to the new organizations because of their role in influencing the positions of workers was not clear-cut. Also found were instances in which workers & management cooperated rather than conflicted over various issues. There were no strikes in any of these enterprises, likely due to socioeconomic stability. It is suggested that a lack of conflict may be a result of resignation or apathy to problems in the new organizations.... view less
Classification
Management Science
Employment Research
Free Keywords
Industrial Enterprises; Organizational Change; Labor Relations; Czech Republic; Privatization; Postcommunist Societies; Managers; Workers; industrial privatization, resulting social tensions, Czech Republic; interviews; workers/trade union personnel/managers;
Document language
English
Publication Year
1996
Page/Pages
p. 29-42
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 4 (1996) 1
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications