Discusses the adequacy of contemporary HRM practices in light of the changes brought about by globalization and a hyper-competitive global market. Briefly traces the historical development of personnel management and HRM, considers the forces driving change and then look at contemporary...

The campaign for social protection of homeworkers in Southeast Asia virtually commenced with the launching of the ILO-DANIDA subregional project on 'Rural Women Workers in the Putting Out System' in June 1988. The project pursued the double objective of employment promotion and social...

This book helps us to better understand the problems women face in rising through the ranks and securing top positions, and offers some useful strategies for shattering the glass ceiling. It examines current gender inequalities in the labour market and in political and social life.

Export processing zones (EPZs) or free zones as they are called in Malaysia have played an important role in promoting manufactured exports. The Malaysian Government enacted the Investment Incentive Act in 1968 to promote the growth and development of labour-intensive export-oriented...

Explores the changing status of actors within an increasingly internationalized film and television industry. Discusses the implications of these changes for the activities of performers' trade unions and associations, focusing on job searching and the casting process, contracting practices and...

Analyses the food manufacturing sector in India, focusing on the production of bakery products, savouries and fish products in the city of Mumbai.