This comparative study of industrial relations provides an analysis of a wide range of phenomena, with a view to uncovering the origins of national diversity. It takes into account the notion of strategic choice, set within a series of constraints of environment, organizational and institutional conditions and power relationships. The book: * Covers a wide range of examples from the UK, USA, France, Germany Italy, Sweden, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India and Japan * Includes a comprehensive analysis of management and employers' associations, labour and trades unions * Examines the role of the state in comparative perspective

Michael Poole

Part 1: The comparative approach 1. Introduction 2. Comparative frameworks Part 2: The 'actors' in the industrial relations system 3. Managers and employers' associations 4. Labour and trades unions 5. Governments, political parties and the role of the state Part 3: Key themes in comparative industrial relations 6. Industrial conflict 7. Industrial democracy 8. The distribution of economic rewards Part 4: Conclusions 9. Conclusions