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Despite a growing number of studies that document a significant positive relationship between union status and productivity,1 a number of criticisms remain unanswered. Among these complaints, one of the most frequently voiced by managers is that unionized establishments operate under more restrictive work rules and practices and that other potential gains of unionization, lower tur nover rates or formal grievance machinery, for example, could not outweigh the inefficiency associated with these added restrictions. Despite the frequency with which this complaint is raised, no direct empirical studies on the rela tionship between work rules and productivity have been made. The few studies that have been conducted, address this issue indirectly by focusing on differen ces in substitution parameters obtained from equivalent union and nonunion pro duction functions.2 This study takes a first step in analyzing the relationship between work rules and productivity in a more direct fashion.
In this study, monthly data from January 1976 to September 1982 on the operations of eleven paper mills are analyzed. The number of pages in collec tive bargaining agreements is taken as a directly measurable proxy for the number and complexity of work rules. This proxy for the extent of work rule regulation is then considered within the framework of a detailed, plant-level production function to gauge the differences in productivity associated with changes in the contract page measure.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333842392
- ISBN 13 9781333842390
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- Number of pages30
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intricate relationship between work rules and productivity in industrial settings, drawing insights from a detailed study of ten unionized paper mills. The author argues that the number of pages in collective bargaining contracts can serve as a proxy for the extent and complexity of work rules, and documents a strong inverse relationship between contract page count and observed productivity. The analysis reveals that productivity tends to decline as the number of contract pages increases, suggesting that excessive work rule regulation can hinder efficient operations. The book also examines the impact of changes in work rules, such as those occurring during contract negotiations or the installation of new machinery. The author finds that periods surrounding these events are often marked by significant productivity disruptions. By incorporating data from a non-union mill, the book further explores the productivity differential between unionized and non-union workplaces and highlights the potential role of work rules in explaining these differences. Through its rigorous analysis and insightful findings, this book sheds light on the complex interplay between work rules, productivity, and industrial performance. It offers valuable insights for managers, union leaders, and policymakers seeking to understand and improve the efficiency of industrial operations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333842390_0
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