Working In Asia

Author : Joe Studwell
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781847654090

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How Asia Works by Joe Studwell Pdf

Until the catastrophic economic crisis of the late 1990s, East Asia was perceived as a monolithic success story. But heady economic growth rates masked the most divided continent in the world - one half the most extraordinary developmental success story ever seen, the other half a paper tiger. Joe Studwell explores how policies ridiculed by economists created titans in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, and are now behind the rise of China, while the best advice the West could offer sold its allies in South-East Asia down the economic river. The first book to offer an Asia-wide deconstruction of success and failure in economic development, Studwell's latest work is provocative and iconoclastic - and sobering reading for most of the world's developing countries. How Asia Works is a must-read book that packs powerful insights about the world's most misunderstood continent.

Author : Mary C. Brinton
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804743541

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Women’s Working Lives in East Asia by Mary C. Brinton Pdf

This volume examines the nature of married women's participation in the economies of three East Asian countries—Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. In addition to asking what is similar or different about women's economic participation in this region of the world compared to Western societies, the book also asks how women's work patterns vary across the three countries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : International Labour Organization
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia
ISBN : 9789221187721

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Realizing Decent Work in Asia by Anonim Pdf

Highlights the opportunities and challenges for realizing decent work as the main pathway out of poverty and for creating a more productive and equitable society in Asia. Emphasizes strategic partnerships and calls upon governments, business, trade union leaders and relevant national, international and regional organizations to come together, in close cooperation with other stakeholders such as youth organizations, to make decent work a reality in Asia.

Author : Anila Kamal,Jas Laile Suzana Binti Jaafar
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781443846776

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Psychology at Work in Asia by Anila Kamal,Jas Laile Suzana Binti Jaafar Pdf

This book provides important information about the development of psychology as a discipline in Asia. Several research papers related to organizational psychology and the influence of psychology on quality of life in countries throughout Asia are included. The papers which appear herein were originally presented at the 3rd Convention of the Asian Psychological Association in Darwin, Australia during July, 2010; the 4th Convention of the Asian Psychological Association in Jakarta, Indonesia during July, 2012; and the International Conference on Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the National Institute of Psychology in Islamabad, Pakistan during April, 2012. The information presented here provides a valuable window into how psychology is taught and practiced throughout Asia, especially in the work place. Indigenous trends in research, theory and application are provided by authors who are native to, live and teach in the countries represented in the studies reported here. It is a must-read, not only for those in academic psychology and higher education, but also for those in business who are affected by changes in globalization of business practices. Psychologists, counselors, educators, and those with research interests in social sciences and cross-cultural research will find a wealth of current information.

Author : John Burgess,Julia Connell
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780632445

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Globalisation and Work in Asia by John Burgess,Julia Connell Pdf

This book reviews employment conditions in Asian countries. This is the hub of the strongest growth area in the world economy and while attention has focussed on job growth and industrial transformation, there has been very little attention on employment characteristics and employment conditions. In particular, the book addresses the issue of whether globalisation, taken to mean the growing international integration of economies, is a factor that leads to a convergence of employment conditions, and more importantly, an improvement in employment conditions. The book brings together contributions on many Asian economies where these core questions are considered at both the macro level and for specified industries. Addresses fundamental questions regarding growth, globalisation and working conditions Includes analysis of West, East and North Asian countries Includes an overview chapter from researchers from the ILO

Author : Alan R. Nankervis,Julia Connell,John Burgess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429752377

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The Future of Work in Asia and Beyond by Alan R. Nankervis,Julia Connell,John Burgess Pdf

The Future of Work in Asia and Beyond presents the findings and associated implications arising from a collaborative research study conducted on the potential impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR – or Industry 4.0) on the labour markets, occupations and associated future workforce competencies and skills across ten countries. The 4IR concerns the digital transformation in society and business – an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines. The book explores many related issues: the nature of the 4IR, as well as demographic, generational and socio-cultural issues, economic and political perspectives, public and private sector similarities and differences, business strategy and managerial implications, human resource management/planning strategies, policies and practices, industry innovations, ‘best practice’ cases and comparative country studies. Chapters are based on a framework which combines labour market and multiple stakeholder theories. Issues are explored through the perceptions of organisational managers based in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand to provide an analysis of organisational, industry and government preparedness for the 4IR. This book is recommended reading for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of the 4IR and a range of related challenges and issues, as well as suggested strategies for governments, education and industry that are necessary to address them.

Author : Theresa W. Devasahayam,Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9971693488

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Working and Mothering in Asia by Theresa W. Devasahayam,Brenda S. A. Yeoh Pdf

"Large numbers of women in Asia engage in paid work, in many cases outside the home. Some of them simply need to support their families. Others, particularly educated women, hope to develop rewarding careers. Many of these women also continue to shoulder the home and family responsibilities that social and cultural norms define as their primary concern. In an effort to balance the conflicting demands of these roles, women in various Asian societies are negotiating, contesting and reconfiguring motherhood." -- Back cover.

Author : Luo Lu,Cary L. Cooper
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783475094

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Handbook of Research on WorkÐLife Balance in Asia by Luo Lu,Cary L. Cooper Pdf

In Asian societies, work and family issues are only recently beginning to gain attention. The pressure of rapid social change and increasing global competition is compounded by the long hours work culture, especially in the Pan-Confucian societies such

Author : Marian Baird,Rae Cooper,Jane Parker,Noelle Donnelly
Publisher : Massey University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781991016324

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Women and Work in Asia and the Pacific by Marian Baird,Rae Cooper,Jane Parker,Noelle Donnelly Pdf

Working women everywhere face discrimination. Inequality and lack of inclusion is reinforced through regulation, policy, behaviors and attitudes. Although there has been progress in some countries, gender equality at work has yet to be achieved by any nation.This in-depth study examines the challenges faced by working women, their families and communities in ten countries throughout Asia and the Pacific: New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Pakistan and the Philippines. Informed by the work of senior academics, policy-makers and community grouprepresentatives, and with a foreword by Elizabeth Broderick, independent expert for the Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls, United Nations Human Rights Council, working women' s experiences are described and analyzed within a framework of four themes: demography, globalization, technological development and sustainability.Drawing on this wide range of qualitative and quantitative evidence, the authors set out recommendations for coordinated and context-sensitive responses specific to each country to improve the working lives of women and girls.

Author : Kevin Hewison,Ken Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134204083

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Transnational Migration and Work in Asia by Kevin Hewison,Ken Young Pdf

Focusing on the issues associated with migrating for work both in and from the Asian region, this book sheds light on the debate over migration and trafficking. With contributions from an international team of well-known scholars, the book sets labour migration firmly within the context of globalization, providing a focused, contemporary discussion of what is undoubtedly a major twenty-first century concern. Transnational Migration and Work in Asia analyzes workers motivations and rationalities, highlighting the similarities of migration experiences throughout Asia. Presenting in-depth case studies of the real-life experiences and problems faced by migrant workers, the book discusses migrants’ relations with the state and their vulnerability to exploitation, as well as the major policy issues now facing governments, employers, NGOs and international agencies.

Author : Xi Wen Chan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031527951

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Work-Life Research in the Asia-Pacific by Xi Wen Chan Pdf

Author : Sangheon Lee,Francois Eyraud
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780632476

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Globalization, Flexibilization and Working Conditions in Asia and the Pacific by Sangheon Lee,Francois Eyraud Pdf

This book represents a unique study which reviews employment conditions in Asia and the Pacific in the context of globalization and increasing pressure towards flexibilization. It places a strong focus on the diverging experiences of individual workers in their employment conditions such as employment status, wages/incomes, working time, work organizations and health and safety. Along with thematic studies concerning the roles of workers voice and labour regulation in determining employment conditions, this book includes nine country studies which have been undertaken based on a common research framework for a more rigorous comparison in the region. A systematic review of employment conditions in the countries which are carefully selected in the region National-level analysis based on a common research framework A highly analytical and timely analysis of workers voice and labour regulation with respect to employment conditions

Author : Truman G. Packard,Trang Van Nguyen
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464800047

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East Asia Pacific at Work by Truman G. Packard,Trang Van Nguyen Pdf

The unprecedented progress of East Asia Pacific is a triumph of working people. Countries that were low-income a generation ago successfully integrated into the global value chain, exploiting their labor-cost advantage. In 1990, the region held about a third of the world’s labor force. Leveraging this comparative advantage, the share of global GDP of emerging economies in East Asia Pacific grew from 7 percent in 1992 to 17 percent in 2011. Yet, the region now finds itself at a critical juncture. Work and its contribution to growth and well-being can no longer be taken for granted. The challenges range from high youth inactivity and rising inequality to binding skills shortages. A key underlying issue is economic informality, which constrains innovation and productivity, limits the tax base, and increases household vulnerability to shocks. Informality is both a consequence of stringent labor regulations and limited enforcement capacity. In several countries, de jure employment regulations are more stringent than in many parts of Europe. Even labor regulations set at reasonable levels but poorly implemented can aggravate the market failures they were designed to overcome. This report argues that the appropriate policy responses are to ensure macroeconomic stability, and in particular, a regulatory framework that encourages small- and medium-sized enterprises where most people in the region work. Mainly agrarian countries should focus on raising agricultural productivity. In urbanizing countries, good urban planning becomes critical. Pacific island countries will need to provide youth with human capital needed to succeed abroad as migrant workers. And, across the region, it is critical to ‘formalize’ more work, to increase the coverage of essential social protection, and to sustain productivity. To this end, policies should encourage mobility of labor and human capital, and not favor some forms of employment - for instance, full-time wage employment in manufacturing - over others, either implicitly or explicitly. Policies to increase growth and well-being from employment should instead reflect and support the dynamism and diversity of work forms across the region.

Author : Nicki Grihault
Publisher : In Print Publishing (UK)
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Alien labor
ISBN : UCSD:31822023514581

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Working in Asia by Nicki Grihault Pdf

Author : Nicole Constable
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317986782

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Migrant Workers in Asia by Nicole Constable Pdf

This book provides rich and provocative comparative studies of South and Southeast Asian domestic workers who migrate to other parts of Asia. These studies range from Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, to Yemen, Israel, Jordan, and the UAE. Conceptually and methodologically, this book challenges us to move beyond established regional divides and proposes new ways of mapping inter-Asian connections. The authors view migrant workers within a wider spatial context of intersecting groups and trajectories through time. Keenly attentive to the importance of migrants of diverse nationalities who have labored in multiple regions, this book examines intimate connections and distant divides in the social lives and politics of migrant workers across time and space. Collectively, the authors propose new themes, new comparative frameworks, and new methodologies for considering vastly different degrees of social support structures and political activism, and the varied meanings of citizenship and state responsibility in sending and receiving countries. They highlight the importance of formal institutions that shape and promote migratory labor, advocacy for workers, or curtail workers rights, as well as the social identities and cultural practices and beliefs that may be linked to new inter-ethnic social and political affiliations that traverse and also transform inter-Asian spaces and pathways to mobility. This book was published as a special issue of Critical Asian Studies.