A Multiple-Constituency, Comparison-Group Evaluation of the Scanlon Plan - Softcover

James W. Driscoll

 
9780243012114: A Multiple-Constituency, Comparison-Group Evaluation of the Scanlon Plan

Synopsis

This book systematically examines the Scanlon Plan, an organizational intervention aimed at enhancing productivity, fostering employee involvement, and improving the quality of work life. The author evaluates the plan from multiple perspectives, considering its impact on employers, unions, individual workers, and society as a whole. Through rigorous analysis, the book uncovers how the Scanlon Plan benefits employers by boosting productivity, encouraging worker participation, and promoting better health outcomes for employees. It also reveals the plan's positive influence on labor unions by increasing union involvement and activity. Furthermore, the author sheds light on the ways the plan enhances individual workers' lives by reducing health problems and improving overall well-being. However, the book also notes the plan's potential drawbacks, such as decreased involvement in electoral politics outside the workplace. This insightful exploration of the Scanlon Plan's multifaceted effects highlights its significance as a valuable tool for organizations seeking to optimize productivity, foster employee engagement, and cultivate a positive work environment.

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