A capability approach to restructuring processes

Bonvin, Jean‐Michel; Dif-Pradalier, Maël; Moachon, Eric

doi:10.1108/ijm-05-2013-0096

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“…On the other hand, self-employed workers are completely excluded from such institutional support. This is in line with the regulatory framework in place, which –in general– does not encourage the enhancement of workers' capability set (Bonvin et al ., 2013).…”

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How does institutional context shape work-related functionings for regular and self-employed workers? A contextualised application of the capability approach to Belgium, France and the Netherlands

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2023

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PurposeAccording to Sen's theoretical framework of capability (1985), individuals reach their full potential once they have the freedom, intended as the set of functionings at their disposal, to do so. However, many critiques have been developed against the lack of embeddedness of the capability approach in social and political relations and structures. In this article, the authors investigate the influence of three institutional contexts (Belgium, the Netherlands and France) on the respective work-related functionings of self-employed and regular workers, with a focus on human capital investment and institutional support offered to them.Design/methodology/approachData from the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) are used to highlight similarities and differences in building work-related functionings for regular and self-employed workers. A regression analysis is provided at the country level.FindingsIn the three labour markets, the authors find that the building of work-related functionings is more successful for regular employees, especially as regards institutional support. Self-employed workers, on the other hand, need to rely on their individual capability as regards employment protection and human capital investment. However, the authors find interesting differences between the three institutional contexts. In both Belgium and France, self-employed workers are subject to higher instability in terms of changes in salary and hours worked, whereas atypical work is better positioned in the Dutch labour market. The Netherlands is also characterised by a less significant gap between regular and self-employed workers with respect to participation in training.Originality/valueIn this article, the authors contextualise Sen's (1985) theoretical framework by taking into account the institutional differences of labour markets. In particular, the authors provide a novel application of his capability approach to regular and self-employed workers in an economically relevant European area.

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How does institutional context shape work-related functionings for regular and self-employed workers? A contextualised application of the capability approach to Belgium, France and the Netherlands

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2023

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Stakeholder Capability Enhancement as a Path to Promote Human Dignity and Cooperative Advantage

Westermann-Behaylo

Buren²,

Berman³

2016

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Promoting dignity is at the heart of the human capability approach to development. We introduce the concept of stakeholder capability enhancement, beginning with a discussion of the capability approach to development proposed by Sen ( 1985 ) and further advanced by Nussbaum ( 1990 ) to incorporate notions of dignity. Thereafter follows a review of the literature on value creation stakeholder management and convergent stakeholder theory (Freeman, 1984 ; Freeman, Harrison, Wicks, Palmer, & DeColle, 2010 ;Harrison & Wicks, 2013 ;Jones & Wicks, 1999 ), as the foundation for our concept of stakeholder capability enhancement. The remainder of this article develops a model that integrates stakeholder management with the human capability approach to detail the cooperative advantage that accrues to business and its stakeholders, as well as the gains in social wellbeing and dignity, when stakeholder capability enhancement becomes a common enterprise strategy. The model also explores the risks and boundary conditions fi rms face when seeking to profi t from stakeholder capability tradeoffs. In explaining the model, we explore normative responsibilities and consequences with regard to human capabilities and dignity. We conclude with implications for future research.

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Community practitioners supporting young men with borderline intellectual functioning in the criminal justice system: capability for voice and agency

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2019

Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabil

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A capability approach to restructuring processes

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

How does institutional context shape work-related functionings for regular and self-employed workers? A contextualised application of the capability approach to Belgium, France and the Netherlands

How does institutional context shape work-related functionings for regular and self-employed workers? A contextualised application of the capability approach to Belgium, France and the Netherlands

Stakeholder Capability Enhancement as a Path to Promote Human Dignity and Cooperative Advantage

Community practitioners supporting young men with borderline intellectual functioning in the criminal justice system: capability for voice and agency

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