The Multi-Dimensions of Industrial Relations in the Asian Knowledge-Based Economies

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1 The Multi-Dimensions of Industrial Relations in the Asian Knowledge-Based Economies EDITED BY SUNUNTA SLENGTHAI, JOHN J. LAWLER, CHRIS ROWLEY AND HIROMASA SUZUKI Chandos Publishing Oxford Cambridge New Delhi

2 CONTENTS Acknowledgements List of Figures List of Tables ix xi xiii Abbreviations ^ xv A bout the A uthors xv i i Overview of Economic Growth and Industrial Relations in Asian Knowledge-based Economies Sununta Siengthai, John J. Lmvler, Chris Rowley and Hiromasa Suzuki I 1. Introduction I 2. Japan 3 3. Korea 7 4. Taiwan Singapore Thailand The Philippines Conclusion Industrial Relations in the Turbulent Times 31 Sununta Siengthai 1. Introduction Business Strategy and Human Resource Management (HRM) Unionization and Productivity Labour -Management Conflict Conflict and Organizational Learning Organizational Learning and Productivity Improvement Conclusion 44

3 3. Globalization of Japanese Firms and Human Resource Management 47 Hiromasa Suzuki and Katsuyuki Kubo 1 Introduction 47 2 The Changing Context Economic Environment ( ) Changes in the Japanese Labor Market Changing Roles of Industrial Relations Actors Human Resource Management in Practice Changes in Pay Policies Conclusion Case Study Questions for Discussion Globalization and Industrial Relations in Korea 71 Young-bum Park 1. Introduction Basic Features of Korea's Industrial Relations System Developments in Korea's Industrial Relations Since Discussions on Amendments on Labor Laws in Korea Conclusion Overview of the Korean Automotive Industry Case Study: Globalization and Industrial Relations at Hyundai 83 Motor Company 8. Questions for Discussion Industrial Relations in Knowledge-based Economy: 95 The Case of the Banking Industry in Taiwan Joseph S. Lee 1. Introduction The Emergence ofakbe and Changes in Industrial Relations 96 in Taiwan 3. Industrial Relations in the Banking Industry Changes in the Banking Industry Environment 108

4 3.2 Problems Relating to Changes in the Industrial Structure Responses to the Changes by Employees Acquiring New Skills for Alternative Employment 117 Opportunities 4. Conclusion Case Study - The Bank of Overseas Chinese Questions for Discussion Singapore Industrial Relations System in the Globalization Era 125 David Wan 1. Introduction Development of Industrial Relations in Singapore Employment Relations in Transition Conclusion Case Study: Singapore Airlines Background Information on Singapore Airlines Labor-Management Relations in Singapore Airlines Questions for Discussion Globalization and Industrial Relations in Thailand 141 Sununta Siengthai 1. Introduction The Thai Economy after the Financial Crisis Industrial Relations in the 1990s Structure of the Social Partners Industrial Relations:*Before and After Conclusion Case Studies Toyota Motor Thailand Co. Ltd The ATP Industry Co. Ltd Far East Knitwear Co. Ltd Asia Garment Co. Ltd Discussion of Case Studies Questions for Discussion 171 VII

5 8. Globalization and Industrial Relations in the Philippines 173 Maragtas V. Amante 1. Introduction The Philippine Labor Market Context Philippine Industrial Relations Government Employers Worker Organizations ^ Conclusion Case Studies The Struggle of Nestle Workers in the Philippines The Philippine Auto Industry and Toyota Motor Philippines Non-union HRM Strategies at Work: Labor Management 204 Council in the Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park 6. Questions for Discussion 206 Appendix 1. Important Labor Laws in the Philippines Making Industrial Relations Work in the Globalization Era: 215 Challenges Ahead for Knowledge-based Economies Sununta Siengthai, John J. Lawler, Chris Rowley and Hiromasa Suzuki 1. Summary and Conclusion Making Industrial Relations Work for Competitive Advantage Challenges Ahead 224 REFERENCES 227