Work environment and participation: the case of teachers in Denmark and New Zealand. Issue 1 (14th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Knudsen, Herman; Markey, Raymond; Simpkin, Gay
• Is Part Of: Industrial relations journal. Volume 44:Issue 1(2013:Jan.)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2013-01-14
• Subjects: Industrial relations -- Periodicals; 331.1942
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2338.2012.00701.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0019-8692

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Employees' participation in decision making at work is often identified as a key element in work environment quality. In this comparative case study, the focus is on teachers' work in Denmark and Zealand. The substantial variations in work environment quality found across four schools are shown to be associated with corresponding differences in participation. In particular, perceived work environment quality is associated with collective and representative forms of participation.</p> </abstract>