Product Description

John Budd continues to present the most dynamic, engaging approach to understanding labor relations in the 21st century with Labor Relations, 2/e. Budd’s well-received and award-winning presentation shows labor relations as a system for striking a balance between employment relationship goals (efficiency, equity, and voice) and between the rights of labor and management. Labor Relations moves beyond a process-based focus in studying this topic by placing the discussion of contemporary U.S. processes into the context of underlying themes: what are the goals of the system; are those goals being fulfilled; and are reforms needed. Central topics are placed in the broader context of the goals of the employment relationship, conflicting rights, and the environment of the 21st Century. Budd’s broader context therefore makes labor relations more engaging and relevant to students. It also allows instructors to raise important “big picture” ideas that go beyond mere how-to descriptions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #371888 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 608 pages

About the Author
John W. Budd is a professor in the Industrial Relations Center at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management where he holds an Industrial Relations Landgrant Professorship. Professor Budd has taught labor relations to undergraduates, professional Master’s students, and Ph.D. candidates and has received multiple teaching awards. He is also the author of the award-winning “Employment with a Human Face: Balancing Efficiency, Equity, and Voice” (Cornell University Press) and has published numerous journal articles relating to work and labor relations.

Customer Reviews

Striking a balance
The book has a lot of good information. It is, however difficult to read due to a lot of little words on a single page. It is also written in a very legislative tone which can be sometimes hard to follow. I didn't have a choice to read the book, it was for a labor relations class.

Labor Relations
My order was shipped in a timely manner as promised, the book is in excellent shape.

Labor Relations: Striking a Balance
I ordered the second edition, they sent the first edition. Ordered using the ISBN # so there is no excuse for the mistake. I am very disappointed and so was my teacher who recommended buying books this way.