| Alternatives to Lean Production: Work Organization in the Swedish Auto Industry Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Berggren, Christian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1501745360 ISBN-13: 9781501745362 Publisher: ILR Press OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1993 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Infrastructure - Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations - Business & Economics | Industries - Automobile Industry |
| Dewey: 338.762 |
| Series: Cornell International Industrial and Labor Relations Reports |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.35 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Berggren, Christian: - Christian Berggren is Professor of Industrial Management at Linköping University in Sweden. |