Abstract
This paper adopts a conceptual approach drawing on economic theory to analyze the antecedents and consequences of opportunism in the Australian recruitment industry. The paper finds that the antecedents of opportunism are low unemployment leading to skills shortages, ageing population leading to a decrease in the total number of workers and the imposition of preferred supplier and partnership agreements on client firm managers. The main consequences of opportunism are non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and partnerships dissatisfaction. However, the paper argues that this problem can be managed through a redefinition of labor and changes to hiring practices, and also through the tightening of control over the client firm.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 22nd ANZAM Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | managing in the Pacific century |
Place of Publication | Auckland, New Zealand |
Publisher | Promaco Conventions |
Pages | 1-18 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Print) | 1863081488 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (22nd : 2008) - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 2 Dec 2008 → 5 Dec 2008 |
Conference
Conference | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (22nd : 2008) |
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Country/Territory | New Zealand |
City | Auckland |
Period | 2/12/08 → 5/12/08 |
Keywords
- strategic human resource management
- Human Resource Management and Development
- recruitment
- human resource management and organizational performance
- skills shortages