The Swedish auto industry has developed a distinct production design and work organization, exploring alternatives to the assembly line and to the traditional shop-floor hierarchy, with a model of teamwork that increases independent decision making and elicits strong union commitment. Berggren evaluates in detail the reorganization of work within the Swedish auto industry from 1970 to 1990. In his introduction to the new edition, he explores the significance of Volvo's decision to close its two most innovative plants.
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The Swedish auto industry has developed a distinct production design and work organization, exploring alternatives to the assembly line and to the traditional shop-floor hierarchy, with a model of teamwork that increases independent decision making and elicits strong union commitment. Berggren evaluates in detail the reorganization of work within the Swedish auto industry from 1970 to 1990. In his introduction to the new edition, he explores the significance of Volvo's decision to close its two most innovative plants.
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Add this copy of Alternatives to Lean Production: Work Organization in to cart. $148.57, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 1993 by ILR Press.
Edition:
2nd Second Edition, with a New Introduction edition
Publisher:
ILR Press
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15221673430
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New. Print on demand Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 312 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white. Cornell International Industrial and Labor Relations Reports.
