Search results
1 – 10 of 99
UNITED STATES: Trump may overturn state ballot bans
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284326
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286424
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Both men are now effectively their party’s candidates, ensuring the repeat of 2020 that has long been expected. While either or both could still be replaced, whether for…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285706
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
This study aims to analyze the effect the liberalization of industrial relations in Germany has had on trade unions’ influence on companies’ decisions. Particular attention is…
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the effect the liberalization of industrial relations in Germany has had on trade unions’ influence on companies’ decisions. Particular attention is given to European measures of flexibilizing company law and how they affect industrial relations in Germany.
Design/methodology/approach
After presenting a theoretical basis regarding industrial relations and corporate governance, the paper then demonstrates, via a case study, the effects of the flexible European company law. It examines the strategic avoidance of trade union activity at SAP, a case that ended up before the European Court of Justice.
Findings
The flexibility of European company law allows companies to limit the influence of trade unions on company decisions. Limiting trade unions' internal participation weakens their position overall. Precautionary measures to protect employees’ rights help to reduce the dangers of this process.
Originality/value
The influence of European law brings a new perspective to the transformation of the German industrial relations model. The analysis of the strategy of using the legal type of the European company (Societas Europaea) to limit the internal activity of trade unions demonstrates the connection between institutional settings and corporate governance.
Details
Keywords
President Kais Saied is seeking to press targeted members of the business class to accept an amnesty in return for significant investments. Yet this initiative has so far failed…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283886
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The impact of any candidate not from the two major parties is traditionally dismissed but, with this year’s presidential race looking as close as that of 2020, the possibility…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286172
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The purpose of this study is to understand how and why consumers engage in market-shaping activities on behalf of firms.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to understand how and why consumers engage in market-shaping activities on behalf of firms.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a combination of archival, netnographic and interview methods to examine how consumers responded to the entry of Tesla into the U.S. automotive market.
Findings
Consumers are driven to engage in supportive institutional work by the culturally resonant ideologies embodied in Tesla’s strategic orientation. This work takes both discursive and practical forms and sees consumers adopting responsibilities typically associated with other actors, including activists and sales professionals.
Originality/value
In developing an account of an understudied phenomenon – consumers’ firm-supportive market shaping – this research extends theorization around institutional work and cultural branding.
Details
Keywords
UNITED STATES: Supreme Court drawn into 2024 election
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284254
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
UNITED STATES: Kennedy announces running mate
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286110
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
UNITED STATES: Trump gets pre-Super Tuesday boost