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| Author: | Hendry, C. Pettigrew, A. |
| Title: | Multiskilling in the round |
| Journal: | Personnel Management
1988 : APR, VOL. 20:4, p. 36-40, 43 |
| Index terms: | SKILLS MOTOR VEHICLES INDUSTRY RETRAINING |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of multiskilling introduced by a U.K. vehicle shaft manufacturer and its contribution to the motor industry. Technological change and industrial relations. Manufacturing, support operations strategy, and 3 objectives. A reduction in direct and indirect manning, composite skills and team working. The communications exercise to explain the demanding implications. Statistical process control programme. Retraining off-the-job, supervisory style, production management, pay, over-education and skill interfaces. A Table outlines the `new tech' training programme. |
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