Comparative study of nursing in Britain from consensus years (1945-1979) to Neo liberal years (1979- present)
Comparative study of nursing in Britain from consensus years (1945-1979) to Neo liberal years (1979- present)
investigate nursing in the context of the labour markets in the consensus years (1945-1979) and the Neo Liberal years (1979-present), beyond simple description. should offer analysis and engage with theoretical concepts of work organisation and the labour process ( such as :Mcdonaldisation, taylorism, alienation, keynesian economics, pluralist approach-Alan fox), looking at trade unions,Human resource Management and zero hour contracts.
should look at:
the political and ideological environments
economic orthodoxy
the impact of technology
industrial/employment relations
management/human resource management stratergies
demographic changes
(for both periods) in relation to:
terms and conditions
pay/status
career progression (prospects)
security of tenure
pension or other terms
The aim is to convey the essence of what it was/ is like to be a nurse within both periods and to show how things have changed within British nursing/labour market and why.