Auditing employee ownership in a neo-liberal world

P. Reeves Knyght; Alexander Kouzmin; Nada K. Kakabadse; Andrew P. Kakabadse

doi:10.1108/00251741011076807

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Auditing employee ownership in a neo-liberal world

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Title:	Auditing employee ownership in a neo-liberal world
Author(s):	P. Reeves Knyght, (Cranfield School of Management Cranfield, Cranfield, UK), Alexander Kouzmin, (Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia and University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia), Nada K. Kakabadse, (University of Northampton, The University of Northampton Business School, Northampton, UK), Andrew P. Kakabadse, (Cranfield School of Management Cranfield, Cranfield, UK)
Citation:	P. Reeves Knyght, Alexander Kouzmin, Nada K. Kakabadse, Andrew P. Kakabadse, (2010) "Auditing employee ownership in a neo-liberal world", Management Decision, Vol. 48 Iss: 8, pp.1304 - 1323
Keywords:	Corporate ownership, Employee participation, Employees, Public policy
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/00251741011076807 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – Employee ownership has attracted much attention across the globe. Whether affected by the global financial crisis (GFC), or not, this paper seeks to canvass what is known about employee ownership in neo-liberal political economies. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a literature review, cross cultural analysis and critique. Findings – The findings indicate future research directions. Research limitations/implications – The paper suggests a reconsideration of organizational configurations for possible greater application in the future. Social implications – The paper hightlights the re-regulation of neo-liberal markets. Originality/value – The paper focuses on employee share ownership schemes.