Answer in 4,000 words:
On what grounds do managers claim a ‘right’ to manage’ workers? To what extent are managers able to use these rights and the associated management techniques to achieve workers’ ‘subordination, loyalty and productivity’ (Harbison and Myers, 1959, p.49)? In your answer explore both ‘traditional’ and ‘contemporary’ labour management techniques.
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• Your essay must refer to the relevant course literature. Ensure that your essay is correctly and adequately referenced.
• You are required to show the approximate number of words used in the essay (excluding title and bibliography) at the end. Over-long or under-length essays may be penalised. A margin of +/- 10% is acceptable.
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