Donaghey, Jimmy, Cullinane, Niall, Dundon, Tony and Dobbins, Tony (2012) Non-union employee representation, union avoidance and the managerial agenda. Economic and Industrial Democracy, Vol.33 (No.2). pp. 163-183. doi:10.1177/0143831X11401924 ISSN 0143-831X.

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Abstract

Non-union employee representation is an area which has attracted much interest in the voice literature. Much of the literature has been shaped by a dialogue which considers NERs as a means of union avoidance. More recently however scholars have suggested that for NERs to work in such contexts, they may need to be imbued with a higher set of functionalities to remain viable entities. Using a critical case study of a union recognition drive and managerial response in the form of an NER, this article contributes to a more nuanced interpretation of the literature dialogue than hitherto exists. A core component of the findings directly challenge existing interpretations within the field; namely that NERs are shaped by a paradox of managerial action. It is argued that the NER failed to satisfy for employees because of a structural remit, rather than through any paradox in managerial intent.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Industrial Relations & Organisational Behaviour Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Industrial Relations Research Unit
Journal or Publication Title:	Economic and Industrial Democracy
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	0143-831X
Official Date:	May 2012
Dates:	Date Event May 2012 Published
Volume:	Vol.33
Number:	No.2
Page Range:	pp. 163-183
DOI:	10.1177/0143831X11401924
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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