Industrial Goodwill (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Commons, John Rogers

9781331505815: Industrial Goodwill (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 133150581X ISBN 13: 9781331505815

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How labor, management, and democratic ideas reshape the modern factory
This book dives into the tense mix of work, wages, and governance in industrial life. It shows how workers, foremen, and owners navigate production, discipline, and cooperation in real plants and real communities.

From piece-work pay and bonus systems to the rise of shop floor democracy, you’ll see how employers and employees learn to work together. The narrative blends vivid scenes with thoughtful analysis of how labor markets, wages, and governance influence efficiency, fairness, and the well‑being of workers.

How pay systems like piece rates and bonuses affect output and costs

How collective decision making and trade boards shape discipline and rights

Real-world cases of strikes, migration, and immigrant workers in factories

Concepts like the commodity theory of labor and the goodwill that sustains workplaces

Ideal for readers interested in the history of labor, industrial policy, and the human side of economic change.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 133150581X
ISBN 13: 9781331505815
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 221
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Industrial Goodwill (Classic Reprint)

John Rogers Commons

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 133150581X ISBN 13: 9781331505815

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of labor relations, exploring the evolution of thought from the early "commodity theory" to the more nuanced "machinery theory" and the crucial role of "goodwill." The author traces the historical shifts in perceiving labor, initially as a mere commodity subject to supply and demand, then as a machine to be optimized for efficiency, and finally as a vital element of industrial goodwill. Drawing upon real-world examples and legal cases, the author illustrates how these theories have played out in practice, highlighting the limitations of each and the importance of considering the human factor in industrial relations. The book delves into the rise of scientific management and its impact on worker skills and autonomy, contrasting it with the concept of industrial goodwill and its emphasis on mutual respect and cooperation. The exploration extends beyond the factory floor, examining the role of public opinion and legislation in shaping labor conditions and worker rights. The author discusses the concept of "public utility" and how it has been applied to labor, leading to advancements in worker protection and the recognition of labor's significance in the broader societal context. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of labor relations, emphasizing the need for a balance between efficiency, fairness, and the recognition of workers as valuable contributors to society, not merely as commodities or machines. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781331505815_0

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