Flexitime: Some Problems and Solutions

@article{Owen1977FlexitimeSP,
  title={Flexitime: Some Problems and Solutions},
  author={John D. Owen},
  journal={Industrial \& Labor Relations Review},
  year={1977},
  volume={30},
  pages={152 - 160}
}
  • J. Owen
  • Published 1 January 1977
  • Business
  • Industrial & Labor Relations Review
Focuses on solutions to problems concerning flexible hours scheduling. Applicability of flexible hours scheduling; Description of trade-union attitudes toward flexible hours scheduling; Effect of flexible hours scheduling on overtime. (Abstract copyright EBSCO.) 
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