Bonvin, Jean-Michel and Orton, Michael. (2009) Activation policies and organisational innovation : the added value of the capability approach. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol.29 (No.11-12). pp. 565-574. ISSN 0144-333X

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief introduction to activation policies, then discuss the capability approach, in particular highlighting a number of key concepts relevant to the analysis of active labour market policies. The second section presents the articles in this special issue, which address organisational innovation in activation policies and cover: six European countries (including Scandinavia and East and West Europe); an historical perspective; and policies aimed at the general workless population along with those targeted at specific groups e.g. disabled people. The final section emphasises three important teachings from this special issue. This paper introduces the special issue on the theme of activation policies and organisational innovation in the capability perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a normative and analytical framework. Its relevance for empirical fieldwork is then illustrated through a synthesis of the case studies presented in the special issue. Findings – It is argued that the capability approach provides a highly useful framework for analysis of activation policies. Across the diverse range of organisational innovation examined in the articles in the special issue, a capability perspective allows for identification of a number of common themes and failings. Originality/value – The originality of the paper lies in the presentation of a diverse range of organisational innovation in relation to activation policies, and using a capability approach as a framework for analysis.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Labor market, Organizational change, Economics -- Sociological aspects, Labor policy, Policy sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0144-333X
Date:	December 2009
Volume:	Vol.29
Number:	No.11-12
Page Range:	pp. 565-574
Identification Number:	10.1108/01443330910999014
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	European Commission (EC)
Grant number:	CIT4-CT-2006-028549 FP6 (EC)
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/37543

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