Industrial relations in Denmark

Industrial Relations in Denmark presents an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of Danish industrial relations. With a clear focus on the roles of trade unions, employers' federations, and the interplay between employees and management, the book delves into current developments in collective bargaining within both the private and public sectors. The text systematically discusses a range of theoretical perspectives including collective action, human resource management, critical theory, traditional systems theory, and strategic choice. Certain chapters further illuminate these trends by linking them to broader themes such as globalisation and Europeanisation, while also drawing comparative parallels with practices in other countries. Carsten Strøby Jensen, PhD, Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen, guides readers through a well-structured analysis that includes an introductory preface and ten chapters covering topics from the fundamentals of industrial relations in Denmark to the challenges posed by global influences. Table of Contents: Preface; Chapter 1. Industrial Relations in Denmark; Chapter 2. Theories of Industrial Relations; Chapter 3. Trade Unions and Industrial Relations - New Roles for the Trade Unions; Chapter 4. Employers' Federations and Industrial Relations - Towards more Proactive Employers; Chapter 5. The Reluctant State in the Danish IR system; Chapter 6. The System of Collective Bargaining - Towards Organised Decentralisation; Chapter 7. Towards New Management-Employee Relations - Between HRM and Collective Representation; Chapter 8. The Europeanisation of Industrial Relations - A Threat to the Danish IR system?; Chapter 9. Globalisation and the Danish IR Model; Chapter 10. Conclusion. References, Abbreviations, Tables & Figures, Index.