The Evolution of Professionalism as a Mode of Regulation
Evidence from the United States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2374548 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ian Kirkpatrick (0000-0002-4105-5548, University of York, corresponding author), Sundeep Aulakh (0000-0001-7120-9176, University of Leeds), Daniel Muzio (0000-0003-1725-9011, University of York) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 685-702 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Work Employment and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0950-0170 • E-ISSN: 1469-8722 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09500170211035297 |
| OpenAlex | W3200157051 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 47 |
Opinion is divided on how far and in what ways professionalism as a mode of regulation has evolved. To date, attention has focused on the impact of neoliberal political and economic ideologies that challenge the idea that professions should be trusted to regulate themselves. This article further examines the impact of these attacks on professionalism and assesses whether they have triggered a process of decline. Drawing on a range of documentary sources from the US, it suggests that, while professional modes of regulation are evolving, the dominant pattern is one of continuity. The analysis also draws attention to the path-dependent nature of professionalism and how it is associated with increasing returns for key stakeholders: producers, government regulators and employers. The article's main contribution is to highlight these trends empirically and raise questions about the accuracy and value of grand narratives that over-emphasise change and understate the self-reinforcing nature of professional modes of regulation
Government (linguistics · Ideology · Mode (computer interface · Narrative · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Management and Organizational Studies · Occupational and Professional Licensing Regulation
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Literature review as a research methodology
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Professionalization and its discontents
Coordinating intermediaries
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Routes to qualified status
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New Directions in State and International Professional Occupations
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Golden Age,' Quiescence, and Revival
Globalization and Business Regulation
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The certification earnings premium
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |