How Long to Read Disintegrating Democracy at Work

How Long Does it Take to Read Disintegrating Democracy at Work?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Disintegrating Democracy at Work by Virginia Doellgast

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The shift from manufacturing- to service-based economies has often been accompanied by the expansion of low-wage and insecure employment. Many consider the effects of this shift inevitable. In Disintegrating Democracy at Work, Virginia Doellgast contends that high pay and good working conditions are possible even for marginal service jobs. This outcome, however, depends on strong unions and encompassing collective bargaining institutions, which are necessary to give workers a voice in the decisions that affect the design of their jobs and the distribution of productivity gains. Doellgast’s conclusions are based on a comparative study of the changes that occurred in the organization of call center jobs in the United States and Germany following the liberalization of telecommunications markets. Based on survey data and interviews with workers, managers, and union representatives, she found that German managers more often took the "high road" than those in the United States, investing in skills and giving employees more control over their work. Doellgast traces the difference to stronger institutional supports for workplace democracy in Germany. However, these democratic structures were increasingly precarious, as managers in both countries used outsourcing strategies to move jobs to workplaces with lower pay and weaker or no union representation. Doellgast’s comparative findings show the importance of policy choices in closing off these escape routes, promoting broad access to good jobs in expanding service industries.

How long is Disintegrating Democracy at Work?

Disintegrating Democracy at Work by Virginia Doellgast is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Disintegrating Democracy at Work Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Disintegrating Democracy at Work aloud.

What Reading Level is Disintegrating Democracy at Work?

Disintegrating Democracy at Work is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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