Dissertation_Paula Aleksandrowicz_12 ... - Jacobs University

4.1.1. The Role of the Overall human resource management Strategy.......103
4.1.2. Recruitment Practice..........................................................................105
4.1.3. Further Vocational Training ..............................................................107
4.1.4. Working Conditions and Health Management ..................................108
4.1.5. Termination of the Employment Contract.........................................109
4.1.6. Conclusions .......................................................................................110
4.2. German Firm Case Studies.......................................................................111
4.2.1. Presentation of the Studied Establishments.......................................112
4.2.2. Overall human resource management strategy..................................115
4.2.3. Recruitment Practice..........................................................................120
4.2.4. Further Vocational Training ..............................................................123
4.2.5. Health Management and Working Conditions ..................................126
4.2.6. Termination of the Employment Contract.........................................131
4.2.7. Perceived Exit Preferences of Older Workers...................................139
4.2.8. Impact of Legislative Changes ..........................................................145
4.2.9. Cooperation between the Management and the Employee
Representation ...................................................................................151
4.2.10. Conclusions .....................................................................................156
4.3. Polish Firm Case Studies..........................................................................163
4.3.1. Presentation of the Studied Establishments.......................................164
4.3.2. Overall human resource management strategy..................................168
4.3.3. Recruitment Practice..........................................................................173
4.3.4. Further Vocational Training ..............................................................178
4.3.5. Health Management and Working Conditions ..................................183
4.3.6. Termination of the Work Contract ....................................................189
4.3.7. Perceived Exit Preferences of Older Workers...................................193
4.3.8. Impact of Legislative Changes ..........................................................197
4.3.9. Cooperation between the Management and Trade Unions at plant
level ...................................................................................................202
4.3.10. Conclusions .....................................................................................206
4.4. Cross-national Comparison of Firm Case Studies....................................212
4.5. Generalisability of my Results .................................................................221
5. Barriers and Opportunities for Prolonged Employment 224
5.1. Determinants at Institutional Level ..........................................................227
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