Managing Labour in Small FirmsSusan Marlow, Dean Patton, Monder Ram The majority of employees currently working in the private sector are now employed in small firms, yet little is known about their working conditions. This collection of essays addresses this gap. Based on theoretical analysis supported by contemporary empirical evidence, the book explores key areas of the employment relationship adding a new perspective to our understanding of contemporary work. |
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The hunting of the snark A critical analysis of human resource | 2000 |
Researching the employment relationship in small firms What are | 1945 |
Managerial strategies in small firms | 1969 |
Training in smaller firms | 1987 |
Breaking out of survival businesses Managing labour growth | 3 |
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