... resource policies and practices. After presenting the main concepts of the capability approach, inspired by Amartya Sen's work, the paper goes on to review the major findings of the contributions to this issue. Design/methodology/approach Bringing together economists and sociologists, the special issue...

...Dilip Subramanian; Joan Miquel Verd; Josiane Vero; Bénédicte Zimmermann; Jean De Munck; Isabelle Ferreras Purpose This paper aims to use the Capability Approach in order to shed light on the capability for voice of workers in an industrial restructuring process. Design/methodology/approach...

... The article uses the capability approach as an analytical tool to address three specific company policies: those related to work organisation and working conditions; training; and appraisal and promotion. These policies are placed in a longitudinal perspective as a way of assessing their role...