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| Author: | Turnbull, P. J. |
| Title: | The 'Japanisation' of production and industrial relations at Lucas Electrical. ( *LUCAS ELECTRICAL ) |
| Journal: | Industrial Relations Journal
1986 : AUTUMN, VOL. 17:3, p. 193-206 |
| Index terms: | PRODUCTION JAPAN MANAGEMENT STYLES |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Depressed product markets and severe financial constraints have recently prompted many British firms to reappraise their production methods and industrial relations structures. There is a growing interest in the Japanese management methods. Lucas Electrical is a prime example of this current trend. To restore international competitiveness they introduced new technology,reduced employment and made many changes in work practices in the annual negotiations. The details of the 1984 "Survival Plan". Application of "module production" and flexible manufacturing of Japanese style. A comparison is made between the Government's economic policy,the role of trade unions in Britain and the social and institutional parameters found in Japan. |
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