Power, process and practice: communications in European Works Councils

Stirling, John and Tully, Barbara (2004) Power, process and practice: communications in European Works Councils. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 10 (1). pp. 73-89. ISSN 0959-6801

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Abstract

This article analyses European Works Councils (EWCs) as constellations of interest groups that have to struggle if they are to create cohesion and coherent identities. Cultural and linguistic barriers are problems not only of communication, but as power relationships that reinforce inclusiveness or exclusion. Drawing on data derived from their direct involvement with training for EWCs, the authors argue that sensitivity to issues of language and cross-cultural communication is a key factor in achieving success and effectiveness.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	An original paper analysing a unique dataset of active European works councillors that is distinctive in combining social science methodology with an analysis of English as a foreign language that develops a significant new approach to business communications, organisational power and policy development
Subjects:	L400 Social Policy
Department:	Faculties > Business and Law > Newcastle Business School
Depositing User:	EPrint Services
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2008 14:16
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2021 08:39
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/341

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