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Exploring the dynamics of industrial relations in US multinationals: evidence from the Republic of Ireland

2005; Wiley; Volume: 36; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1468-2338.2005.00356.x

1468-2338

Patrick Gunnigle, David G. Collings, Michael Morley,

Digital Economy and Work Transformation

Industrial Relations JournalVolume 36, Issue 3 p. 241-256 Exploring the dynamics of industrial relations in US multinationals: evidence from the Republic of Ireland Patrick Gunnigle, Corresponding Author Patrick Gunnigle 1University of LimerickPatrick Gunnigle, Department of Personnel and Employment Relations, University of Limerick, National Technological Park, Limerick, Ireland; email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDavid G. Collings, David G. Collings 1University of LimerickSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Morley, Michael Morley 1University of LimerickSearch for more papers by this author Patrick Gunnigle, Corresponding Author Patrick Gunnigle 1University of LimerickPatrick Gunnigle, Department of Personnel and Employment Relations, University of Limerick, National Technological Park, Limerick, Ireland; email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDavid G. Collings, David G. Collings 1University of LimerickSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Morley, Michael Morley 1University of LimerickSearch for more papers by this author First published: 18 May 2005 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2338.2005.00356.xCitations: 39AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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