scholarly journals Orchestrators of coordination: Towards a new role of the state in coordinated capitalism?

2022 ◽  
pp. 095968012110625
Author(s):  
Marius R Busemeyer ◽  
Martin B Carstensen ◽  
Patrick Emmenegger
Keyword(s):  
High Capacity ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
The State ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Collective Goods ◽  
Dominant Sets ◽  
Voluntary Basis

Liberalization poses significant challenges for the continued provision of collective goods within coordinated market economies (CME). Extant scholarship suggests two dominant sets of responses. Either CMEs continue to rely on employer coordination, but only for a privileged core, leading to dualization. Or, in cases where the state enjoys high capacity, the state instead compensates for liberalization but ends up crowding out employer coordination. In both cases, the result is decreasing employer coordination. We argue that in CMEs, the state may also play the role of “orchestrator” by supporting the revitalization of employer coordination. It does so through the deployment of ideational and institutional resources that mobilize employers’ associations on a voluntary basis. Applying our framework to a core area of coordinated capitalism, vocational education and training, we show that in both Germany and Switzerland, this indirect and soft form of state intervention was instrumental for turning around their crisis-stricken vocational training systems.

The main directions of educational policy of Finland

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
K. E. Stupak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Education System ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
The State ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
State Education Policy ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
State Education

The article deals with analyzing the main streams of the education policy in Finland, which reflect the relationship between a person and society in modern socio–economic conditions. Such policy directs the system of education to change the person and his mind himself. Finland using its education system, has long before been concerned about preparing people for the future by reforming approaches to teaching in schools and higher education institutions. As a result, it has achieved world–wide recognition and top positions in various ratings have resulted. Therefore, today there is a great interest of scientists in certain issues of education functioning in Finland. Thus, G. Androshchuk, V. Butova. I. Zhernokleeva, T. Pushkareva and others study in their works the purpose and decisive role of Finland's education policy in the development of the education system. S. Grinyuk and V. Zagvozdkin pay attention to the practical the steps of reforming the Finnish system of education. T. Drobyshevsk investigates the system of providing educational services in Finland as a sector of knowledge production. L. Volynets, P. Kukharchuk consider the principles of the state education policy of Finland. L. Smolskaya examines the role of the state policy in implementing the "Finnish phenomenon"; P. Basyliuk and Yu. Kulykova, focus attention on the study of the evolution of the system of higher education in Finland; O. Scherbak reveals peculiarities of vocational education and training.

The Growing Role of the State in the Family

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Stephen Baskerville
Keyword(s):  
Family Policy ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
The State ◽  
Parental Rights ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Modern History ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The Family ◽  
Government Bureaucracy

The role of the state in the family has been increasing, arguably,since the beginning of modern history. Historical sociologists like CarleZimmerman suggested that modern history has been characterizedby a gradual increase in the power of the state and that this growthis inversely proportionate to the declining importance of the family.The very field and concept of “family policy” presupposes that the fa-mily is a legitimate sphere of life for state intervention and activity. Yetthe intervention of the state may be like the touch of Midas: that whichit touches it destroys. If scholars like Zimmerman are correct, then themore the state intervenes in the family, the more we can expect the fa-mily to decline. This is borne out by recent experience, and very logicalreasons may be adduced for this and very clear manifestations in are-as like family integrity, parental rights, child welfare, and the increasein family-connected bureaucracies associated with the welfare state.Often our only acceptable response to the problems created by govern-ment intervention is more government intervention. Not only can thecure be worse than the disease; the cure canbe the disease. The resultis ever-more-powerful and ever-more-intrusive government bureaucracy– all purporting to solve the problems created by the previously policiesand the previous bureaucracy. The only way to break this vicious cycle isto discard some of our sacred assumptions about what constitutes familyhealth and to accept a new understanding of the relations between thefamily and the state.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT MECHANISMS IN NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Anthony Ideh DUMEBI ◽  
Adedoyinsola Olajumoke SHONUGA,
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Dispute Settlement ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Industrial Dispute ◽  
Industrial Disputes

Disputes and dispute resolutions are part and parcel of any functional industrial relations system. Therefore, the need to resolve them equitably, efficiently and effectively for the benefit of the actors is of paramount importance. The objective of this study is to examine the State intervention in dispute settlement and its contributions in peaceful resolution of disputes in Nigeria. The paper adopted the qualitative research approach. Relevant data were collected from the Lagos offices of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Industrial Arbitration Panel and the National Industrial Court. The study found that the various pieces of legislation enacted by the State have positively impacted on the settlement of Industrial Disputes in Nigeria. However, it was observed that despite the positive contributions, there are still some areas for improvement. The study therefore made the following recommendations; that the powers of the Minister of Labour and Employment should be restricted to create an enabling industrial relations environment for the actors and that the parties to disputes should be allowed the choice of which method of disputes settlement to use among other recommendations.

scholarly journals Discontinuous continuity: Structural change and its (divergent) meanings in Latin American structuralism and neo-structuralism

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (80) ◽  
pp. 445-469
Author(s):  
Emilia Ormaechea ◽  
Víctor Ramiro Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Structural Change ◽  
Latin American ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Role Of The State

This paper analyses the continuities and discontinuities regarding the concept of structural change in Latin American structuralism and neo-structuralism and considers the global context in which these ideas and their variations are produced. In this sense, the transformations of capitalism from 1950 onwards are taken into account as are the diagnoses and strategies promoted by the ECLAC to ultimately achieve structural change through structuralism and neo-structuralism. How the role of the state is conceived in each of these contexts and the consequences derived from state intervention to promote the structural change are also analysed.

scholarly journals Does it really take the state?

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja A. Börzel ◽  
Jana Hönke ◽  
Christian R. Thauer
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
The State ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Collective Goods ◽  
Social Conduct ◽  
Corporate Social

This paper explores the role of the state for an effective engagement of multinational corporations (MNCs) in corporate social responsibility (CSR). In the OECD context, the “shadow of hierarchy” cast by the state is considered an important incentive for MNCs to engage in CSR activities that contribute to governance. However, in areas of limited statehood, where state actors are too weak to effectively set and enforce collectively binding rules, profit-driven MNCs confront various dilemmas with respect to costly CSR standards. The lack of a credible regulatory threat by state agencies is therefore often associated with the exploitation of resources and people by MNCs, rather than with business’ social conduct. However, in this paper we argue that there are alternatives to the “shadow of hierarchy” that induce MNCs to adopt and implement CSR policies that contribute to governance in areas of limited statehood. We then discuss that in certain areas such functional equivalents still depend on some state intervention to be effective, in particular when firms are immune to reputational concerns and in complex-task areas that require the involvement of several actors in the provision of collective goods. Finally, we discuss the “dark side” of the state and show that the state can also have negative effects on the CSR engagement of MNCs. We illustrate the different ways in which statehood and the absence thereof affect CSR activities of MNCs in South Africa and conclude with some considerations on the conditions under which statehood exerts these effects.

Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship in Singapore: The Role of the State in Cultural Transition

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexius Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
The State ◽  
Cultural Transition ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Entrepreneurial Society

AbstractIn 2001, due to Singapore's low level of entrepreneurship, the state introduced an economic policy known as the Technopreneurship 21 programme. Along with many economic incentives and structural changes, the state has also embarked upon an ideological campaign to create a more pro-entrepreneurial society. This study focuses on examining the attitudes of undergraduates towards entrepreneurship as a means of understanding the Singapore state's ability to 'change' mindsets. It finds that although the respondents still feel that Singapore is currently still un-entrepreneurial, they are very positive for the future. Indeed, the undergraduates even felt that the best way for Singapore to become pro-entrepreneurial was for more state intervention. This paper concludes that because of the capacity and capability of the highly interventionist Singapore government, it is a key agent in the process of cultural transition in Singapore.

The Role of the State in Strategic HRM at Enterprises in Agriculture

10.12737/2621 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Мельникова ◽  
Marina Melnikova ◽  
Анисимова ◽  
Galina Anisimova ◽  
Дроздова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Guidance ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
The State ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Strategic Hrm ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
State Participation

Urgency of enterprises and personnel strategic management is constantly growing, especially after Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization. The subject and essence of strategic human resource management (HRM) are considered, peculiarities of agricultural enterprises functioning in this country are highlighted, and in particllar — the case of the JSC «Zelenoye pole» enterprise. Based on the revealed problems and forecasted perspectives of the Primorsky Krai agricultural enterprises’s sufficiency with qualified personnel, the authors prove the need for strategic HRM and specify the role of state in formation and development of labor potential in agriculture. Among the primary aspects of strategic HRM at agricultural enterprises the authors emphasize the need to carry out career guidance and vocational education and training of highly professional engineering staff with the state participation and support. The proposals, presented in this paper, are of profound practical value.

How State Capacity Helps Autocrats win Elections

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Merete Bech Seeberg
Keyword(s):  
State Capacity ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Specific Aspect ◽  
The State ◽  
State Control ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
State Apparatus ◽  
The Media ◽  
Election Violence

Abstract Research has highlighted the role of the state in sustaining authoritarian regimes. But how does state capacity support autocrats during elections? The author argues that one specific aspect of state capacity – control over territory through the state apparatus – helps autocrats ensure large majority electoral victories. High-capacity rulers can rely on local agents and institutions to subtly manipulate elections, for instance by controlling the media or inhibiting the work of domestic election monitors throughout the territory while staying clear of costly manipulation such as election violence. In cross-national analyses of authoritarian multiparty elections from 1946 to 2017, the study finds that state territorial control increases the likelihood of large victories. Furthermore, high levels of state control correlate with subtle strategies of manipulation, including media bias and restrictions on domestic monitors – strategies that are also positively associated with large victories. At the same time, state control is negatively associated with election violence.

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