An Analysis of Union-Management Ideological Frames of Reference in Labor Negotiations

The major purpose of this study was to provide a theoretical and empirical analysis of the nature and effects of union-management (U-M) ideological frames of reference in labor negotiations. A U-M ideological frame of reference is defined as an organization of beliefs, values, and attitudes which form a relatively permanent perceptual framework serving to shape and influence the general nature of an individual's behavior in the area of U-M relations. In general, individual union or management members tend to adopt over time the ideological frame of reference of their respective peer or reference groups as a result of their relevant socializing experiences. U-M ideology functions as an important part of a union or management member's general perceptual and interpretive framework used to attach meaning to experiences encountered in everyday life.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Labor and Industrial Relations

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Wolters, Roger Sterling

• Business Administration, Management

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8203639

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/71534