The Social character of the European Union : flexible work arrangements

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2004
Fidanay, Nilüfer İlhan
In this study, the way how the new challenges faced in the post-Fordist period affected labour work arrangements and European social policy making is analyzed. In this regard, the formation of flexible work arrangements and forms of flexibility are examined. The attempts of the European Union to produce effective strategies to connect economic developments to social progress are discussed.

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N. İ. Fidanay, “The Social character of the European Union : flexible work arrangements,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2004.