Property in Work: The Employment Relationship in the Anglo-American FirmThe notion of property in work has deep historical roots in the common law tradition, but is yet to receive the attention it deserves. In this timely and thought-provoking book, Wanjiru Njoya contrasts ideas of ownership and property rights in English, American and European labour law, and considers their practical implications. The author's contention that shared ownership within a stakeholder theory of the firm allows better protection of both shareholders' and employees' interests in the large public corporation, puts employee-participation firmly back on the corporate governance agenda. The book offers a refreshing new perspective on how a more socially desirable balance between economic flexibility and job security may be achieved. |
Contents
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Chapter 1 Work Property and Liberty | 25 |
Chapter 2 Ownership of the Firm | 85 |
Chapter 3 Efficiency and Shareholder Primacy | 111 |
Chapter 4 The Legal Framework | 151 |
Corporations Workers and Property | 203 |
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Other editions - View all
Property in Work: The Employment Relationship in the Anglo-American Firm Wanjiru Njoya Limited preview - 2013 |
Property in Work: The Employment Relationship in the Anglo-American Firm Wanjiru Njoya Limited preview - 2007 |
Property in Work: The Employment Relationship in the Anglo-American Firm Wanjiru Njoya Limited preview - 2016 |
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