Roger Undy
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- September 2008
- ISBN:
- 9780199544943
- eISBN:
- 9780191719936
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199544943.003.0008
- Subject:
- Business and Management, HRM / IR
Dominant‐partner amalgamations are briefly discussed before focusing on balanced‐partner amalgamations. The outcomes of dominant‐partner amalgamations are similar to those generated by transfers. In ...
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Dominant‐partner amalgamations are briefly discussed before focusing on balanced‐partner amalgamations. The outcomes of dominant‐partner amalgamations are similar to those generated by transfers. In contrast, balanced‐partner amalgamations generally have a more marked effect on both the new unions' external relations with employers and its internal organization. However, the context may limit the amalgamated unions' abilities to exercise any increase gained in latent collective bargaining power. Internally, the balanced‐partner amalgamations vary considerably in their reforming effects: some have positive outcomes, while others generate unintended and politically destabilizing consequences.Less
Dominant‐partner amalgamations are briefly discussed before focusing on balanced‐partner amalgamations. The outcomes of dominant‐partner amalgamations are similar to those generated by transfers. In contrast, balanced‐partner amalgamations generally have a more marked effect on both the new unions' external relations with employers and its internal organization. However, the context may limit the amalgamated unions' abilities to exercise any increase gained in latent collective bargaining power. Internally, the balanced‐partner amalgamations vary considerably in their reforming effects: some have positive outcomes, while others generate unintended and politically destabilizing consequences.
Dr. Ben S. Branch, Hugh M. Ray, and Robin Russell
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- May 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780195306989
- eISBN:
- 9780199783762
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195306989.003.0004
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Financial Economics
This chapter details two real life liquidations, one under Chapter 7 and one under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 7 case study covers the Bank of New England ...
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This chapter details two real life liquidations, one under Chapter 7 and one under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 7 case study covers the Bank of New England Corporation, a multi-billion dollar bank holding company with banking operation throughout New England. The Chapter 11 case study covers Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., a large multinational equipment business in the offshore energy and maritime industries. These two cases provide a framework within which to discuss the two primary options for the liquidation process. The financial problems encountered by these businesses, which lead to their bankruptcies and decisions to liquidate are discussed. Asset sales, litigation recoveries, claims resolution, and distributions are also outlined.Less
This chapter details two real life liquidations, one under Chapter 7 and one under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 7 case study covers the Bank of New England Corporation, a multi-billion dollar bank holding company with banking operation throughout New England. The Chapter 11 case study covers Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., a large multinational equipment business in the offshore energy and maritime industries. These two cases provide a framework within which to discuss the two primary options for the liquidation process. The financial problems encountered by these businesses, which lead to their bankruptcies and decisions to liquidate are discussed. Asset sales, litigation recoveries, claims resolution, and distributions are also outlined.
Lord Bullock and William Deakin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198221142
- eISBN:
- 9780191678417
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198221142.003.0005
- Subject:
- History, European Modern History
Once the peace treaty was signed and the European leaders returned to their capitals, the most pressing problems they faced were financial and economic. The war had wrecked international finance and ...
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Once the peace treaty was signed and the European leaders returned to their capitals, the most pressing problems they faced were financial and economic. The war had wrecked international finance and trade, it had distorted or destroyed productive enterprises, and non-European competitors had appeared in world markets who would be difficult to dislodge. The length and costs of the war meant that victors and vanquished alike were left with inflated money supplies, massive budgetary deficits, huge debts, and, in the case of most, collapsed or overstrained tax structures. The French, British, German, and, critically, the American positions were of central importance for the economic future of the continent as well as for the political balance of power. While the peace settlements cast a long shadow over Anglo-French relations, few anticipated that the long drawn-out struggle over German reparations would increasingly dominate European international relations during the early post-war years.Less
Once the peace treaty was signed and the European leaders returned to their capitals, the most pressing problems they faced were financial and economic. The war had wrecked international finance and trade, it had distorted or destroyed productive enterprises, and non-European competitors had appeared in world markets who would be difficult to dislodge. The length and costs of the war meant that victors and vanquished alike were left with inflated money supplies, massive budgetary deficits, huge debts, and, in the case of most, collapsed or overstrained tax structures. The French, British, German, and, critically, the American positions were of central importance for the economic future of the continent as well as for the political balance of power. While the peace settlements cast a long shadow over Anglo-French relations, few anticipated that the long drawn-out struggle over German reparations would increasingly dominate European international relations during the early post-war years.
Roger Undy, Patricia Fosh, Huw Morris, Paul Smith, and Roderick Martin
- Published in print:
- 1996
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198289197
- eISBN:
- 9780191684685
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198289197.003.0003
- Subject:
- Business and Management, HRM / IR, Organization Studies
Even before the changes, unions were already experiencing financial problems, since the income from membership subscriptions was not enough to cover the total expenses. Because of the immense drop in ...
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Even before the changes, unions were already experiencing financial problems, since the income from membership subscriptions was not enough to cover the total expenses. Because of the immense drop in union membership, unions had to deal not only with aggravated financial issues but organizational issues as well. The non-ballot-related changes affected the decisions made by union leaders and also interacted with the balloting legislation. This chapter provides a discussion about membership, merger, and structure in order to better understand the impact of membership loss to union behaviour and government issues. Because unions initially adopted individual strategies to minimize the damages triggered by the changes, a movement was made to establish a more centralized government. The move to reform organizational structure made way for the development of new policies concerning employers and partnership.Less
Even before the changes, unions were already experiencing financial problems, since the income from membership subscriptions was not enough to cover the total expenses. Because of the immense drop in union membership, unions had to deal not only with aggravated financial issues but organizational issues as well. The non-ballot-related changes affected the decisions made by union leaders and also interacted with the balloting legislation. This chapter provides a discussion about membership, merger, and structure in order to better understand the impact of membership loss to union behaviour and government issues. Because unions initially adopted individual strategies to minimize the damages triggered by the changes, a movement was made to establish a more centralized government. The move to reform organizational structure made way for the development of new policies concerning employers and partnership.
Boon-Hock Chia and Audrey Chia
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- September 2011
- ISBN:
- 9789622099425
- eISBN:
- 9789882207431
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Hong Kong University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5790/hongkong/9789622099425.003.0008
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Asian Studies
This chapter presents the epidemiological profile of suicide in Singapore. The suicide rate in Singapore has remained steady between 1993–2003, ranging from 8–12 per 100,000. The male:female suicide ...
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This chapter presents the epidemiological profile of suicide in Singapore. The suicide rate in Singapore has remained steady between 1993–2003, ranging from 8–12 per 100,000. The male:female suicide ratio is approximately 1.7:1 with jumping from a height being the most common method of suicide. Marriage has been shown to be a protective factor (especially in males) with the widowed or divorced being at higher risk. In the young, relationships and social factors, such as study stresses, are major risk factors; in mid-age adults, job/financial problems and mental illness are important, and in the older age group, physical illness is most significant. Those with mental illness (especially with schizophrenia and depressive disorders) are also at particular risk, especially if they have been recently hospitalized.Less
This chapter presents the epidemiological profile of suicide in Singapore. The suicide rate in Singapore has remained steady between 1993–2003, ranging from 8–12 per 100,000. The male:female suicide ratio is approximately 1.7:1 with jumping from a height being the most common method of suicide. Marriage has been shown to be a protective factor (especially in males) with the widowed or divorced being at higher risk. In the young, relationships and social factors, such as study stresses, are major risk factors; in mid-age adults, job/financial problems and mental illness are important, and in the older age group, physical illness is most significant. Those with mental illness (especially with schizophrenia and depressive disorders) are also at particular risk, especially if they have been recently hospitalized.
Guy Maclean Rogers
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300178630
- eISBN:
- 9780300182705
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300178630.003.0009
- Subject:
- History, Ancient History / Archaeology
This chapter focuses on how the Ephesians again had trouble subsidizing the traditional sacrifices of the year, including the ones that took place on Artemis's birthday, and how wide variations in ...
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This chapter focuses on how the Ephesians again had trouble subsidizing the traditional sacrifices of the year, including the ones that took place on Artemis's birthday, and how wide variations in the number of yearly Kouretes suggest changes or instability within the association. Although it is known that the mysteries of Artemis continued to be celebrated after the consolidation of the cult attendants, the prytaneis certainly represented the celebration of the mysteries differently. Favonia's list of Kouretes discloses some major changes in the organization of the association of Kouretes, the celebration of all the mysteries, and the cult attendants. Financial problems that had been addressed and perhaps met during the late second century came back to challenge the Ephesians again during the early third century. These problems seem to have sapped the ambition of the ruling class of the polis, of which the Kouretes comprised a considerable proportion.Less
This chapter focuses on how the Ephesians again had trouble subsidizing the traditional sacrifices of the year, including the ones that took place on Artemis's birthday, and how wide variations in the number of yearly Kouretes suggest changes or instability within the association. Although it is known that the mysteries of Artemis continued to be celebrated after the consolidation of the cult attendants, the prytaneis certainly represented the celebration of the mysteries differently. Favonia's list of Kouretes discloses some major changes in the organization of the association of Kouretes, the celebration of all the mysteries, and the cult attendants. Financial problems that had been addressed and perhaps met during the late second century came back to challenge the Ephesians again during the early third century. These problems seem to have sapped the ambition of the ruling class of the polis, of which the Kouretes comprised a considerable proportion.
- Published in print:
- 1998
- Published Online:
- September 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780853239123
- eISBN:
- 9781781380765
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5949/UPO9781846314131.023
- Subject:
- History, Economic History
This chapter focuses on the history of Cammell Laird and Co. during the period from 1970 to 1993. It explains that the during the 1970s the Laird Group was deprived of its interests in Cammell Laird ...
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This chapter focuses on the history of Cammell Laird and Co. during the period from 1970 to 1993. It explains that the during the 1970s the Laird Group was deprived of its interests in Cammell Laird and Scottish Aviation, and its remaining interests in the steel industry became a financial embarrassment. It describes the operational and financial problems experienced by the company during this period. This chapter explains that Cammell Laird has ceased to exist as an active British shipbuilding company in 1993, after more than 169 years in operation.Less
This chapter focuses on the history of Cammell Laird and Co. during the period from 1970 to 1993. It explains that the during the 1970s the Laird Group was deprived of its interests in Cammell Laird and Scottish Aviation, and its remaining interests in the steel industry became a financial embarrassment. It describes the operational and financial problems experienced by the company during this period. This chapter explains that Cammell Laird has ceased to exist as an active British shipbuilding company in 1993, after more than 169 years in operation.
Charles C. Bolton
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- March 2014
- ISBN:
- 9781617037870
- eISBN:
- 9781621039488
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- DOI:
- 10.14325/mississippi/9781617037870.003.0013
- Subject:
- History, American History: 20th Century
This chapter describes events during the last year of Winter’s administration in 1983; debates over the resumption of capital punishment in Mississippi; Winter’s efforts to deal with the state’s ...
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This chapter describes events during the last year of Winter’s administration in 1983; debates over the resumption of capital punishment in Mississippi; Winter’s efforts to deal with the state’s seemingly unending financial problems; his role in selecting his successor as governor; his decision to join the senate race in 1984; his election campaign and his defeat in the elections.Less
This chapter describes events during the last year of Winter’s administration in 1983; debates over the resumption of capital punishment in Mississippi; Winter’s efforts to deal with the state’s seemingly unending financial problems; his role in selecting his successor as governor; his decision to join the senate race in 1984; his election campaign and his defeat in the elections.
Mike Zwerin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300108064
- eISBN:
- 9780300127386
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300108064.003.0017
- Subject:
- Music, History, Western
This chapter focuses on the author's attempts to interview American actor and director Orson Welles, explaining that during this time Welles was having major financial problems with his film ...
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This chapter focuses on the author's attempts to interview American actor and director Orson Welles, explaining that during this time Welles was having major financial problems with his film projects. It also discusses the author's heroin addiction and his drug panics, mentioning that the author appears to have been misinformed by grownups about marijuana and to have assumed that their warnings about cocaine and heroin were also unreliable.Less
This chapter focuses on the author's attempts to interview American actor and director Orson Welles, explaining that during this time Welles was having major financial problems with his film projects. It also discusses the author's heroin addiction and his drug panics, mentioning that the author appears to have been misinformed by grownups about marijuana and to have assumed that their warnings about cocaine and heroin were also unreliable.
Luis G. Martínez del Campo
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- January 2019
- ISBN:
- 9781781382752
- eISBN:
- 9781786945266
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5949/liverpool/9781781382752.003.0005
- Subject:
- History, Social History
I analyse how the changes within the Spanish Embassy in London caused the reorganisation of the League of Friendship in a new Anglo-Spanish Society, which became a non-political institution. After ...
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I analyse how the changes within the Spanish Embassy in London caused the reorganisation of the League of Friendship in a new Anglo-Spanish Society, which became a non-political institution. After the BSS rejected its previous ideological bias, its members focused on the advocacy of Spanish language and culture in the UK. I also describe the financial difficulties the Society had to face in this period.Less
I analyse how the changes within the Spanish Embassy in London caused the reorganisation of the League of Friendship in a new Anglo-Spanish Society, which became a non-political institution. After the BSS rejected its previous ideological bias, its members focused on the advocacy of Spanish language and culture in the UK. I also describe the financial difficulties the Society had to face in this period.
