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Explore a foundational study on labor economics and organizational efficiency with The Shorter Working Week. This Routledge Library Edition provides a detailed look at the historical inquiry led by the International Association for Social Progress in 1931. The text examines the direct relationship between shorter working hours, unemployment rates, and overall productivity levels. Originally published in 1934, this work presents an analysis based on the author's private research into the two-shift system. It serves as a significant historical resource for those studying the evolution of labor practices. For students of business studies and human resource management, this book offers a unique perspective on how industrial structures have been debated and analyzed over the decades. It is an essential addition to any academic library focused on sociology, anthropology, or the history of management practices.

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Historical research analysis based on an inquiry by the International Association for Social Progress regarding unemployment and productivity.

Detailed examination of the two-shift system and its impact on the modern working week.

Valuable resource for students specializing in business studies and human resource management.

Part of the reputable Routledge Library Editions series focusing on human resource management.

Provides primary research insights originally published in 1934 for academic study.

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17 May 2017
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