Auditing employee ownership in a neo‐liberal world

Abstract

PurposeEmployee 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/approachThis paper is a literature review, cross cultural analysis and critique.FindingsThe findings indicate future research directions.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper suggests a reconsideration of organizational configurations for possible greater application in the future.Social implicationsThe paper hightlights the re‐regulation of neo‐liberal markets.Originality/valueThe paper focuses on employee share ownership schemes.