2004 Theoretical Perspectives on Work and the Employment Relationship

Abstract

Most of the research volumes published by the Industrial Relations Research Association (IRRA) over the years have been on relatively applied, problem-driven topics. This orientation reflects both the nature of the field and the IRRA’s mix of academic and practitioner members.In something of a departure, I proposed to the association’s Executive Committee that the 2004 volume pursue a more overtly theoretical and academic topic. The topic proposed was industrial relations theory—rephrased for sake of generality and broad acceptance to “theoretical perspectives on work and the employment relationship.”