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“Flexible†Workplace Practices: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey

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  • Maury Gittleman
  • Michael Horrigan
  • Mary Joyce

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The authors estimate the extent to which establishments have adopted six alternative work organization practices. Findings from the 1993 Survey of Employer Provided Training show that some 42% of all establishments used at least one of these practices, and among establishments with 50 or more employees the figure was nearly 70%. Establishment characteristics that were positively related to the use of the practices were the recent introduction of new technology; large size; manufacturing as the primary activity; incentive-based compensation; the provision of generous benefits; and the use of extensive training. The choice of practices varied greatly among establishments, with no apparent “best practice.â€

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  • Maury Gittleman & Michael Horrigan & Mary Joyce, 1998. "“Flexible†Workplace Practices: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey," ILR Review, Cornell University, ILR School, vol. 52(1), pages 99-115, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ilrrev:v:52:y:1998:i:1:p:99-115
    DOI: 10.1177/001979399805200106
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