Author: | James, G. |
Title: | State-of-the-art technology and organisational culture. *Pirelli General |
Journal: | Management Decision
1991 : VOL. 29:2, p. 18-31 |
Index terms: | ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE HIGH TECHNOLOGY UNITED KINGDOM EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION JOB SATISFACTION |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The development of a new "high-tech", "high-involvement" organization is sketched. The focus is on the organizational design features of the new culture. These design features are compared and contrasted with those of a theoretical model of a high involvement organization. Comment is included on progress towards the new culture and some of the difficulties encountered. The case of Pirelli Aberdare, UK is described and analyzed. A new approach to automated manufacture of building wires is presented comprising: 1. new computer integrated manufacturing and control technology; 2. the development and application of an involvement strategy. |
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