摘要:

The world economy is currently stuck in a ‘long wave’ downswing, due largely to the mismatch of a new technological 'style’ with established institutions. The article sketches the effects on the level and pattern of employment and discusses the reforms which will be needed to escape from the down

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00001.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY

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Here the authors examine the unions' experience of building‐related sickness among their members and argue that we can no longer treat the built working environment as a neutral factor when analysing the labour proces

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00002.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY

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This article examines the introduction of centralized processing. It looks at the multiple objectives underlying the initiative and how these were managed in implementation. Drawing on empirical data gathered at three similar sites a comparative analysis of the outcomes of centralization is presented and the variances are explained.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00003.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY

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There are conflicting tendencies among recent developments in bargaining and participation at the workplace level in Europe. While there is an emphasis on decentralisation of bargaining structures in many countries, there is considerable variance. Similarly, there is a diversity of approaches to both direct and indirect forms of participation. Despite attempts by the European Community to integrate policies on these matters among member countries, external influences such as the globalisation of economies and technologies are leading to diverse outcomes.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00004.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY

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This article identifies three models that imply different views of the ‘impact’ of the use of computer based information systems for managers' work. Using case study evidence it argues that the ‘impact’ is not a stable and predictable outcome but a non‐linear ongoing process that changes and evolves

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00005.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Book reviews in this article:The Volvo Experience: alternatives to lean production in the Swedish auto industry Christian BerggrenPrices, Quality and Trust Mari SakoTechnology and Innovation in the International Economy Charles Cooper, EditorHi‐Tech For Industrial Development: Lessons from the Brazilian Experience in Electronics and Automation Hubert Schmitz Jose Cassiolato (eds)Development, Technology and Flexibility: Brazil Faces the Industrial Divide Joao Carlos Ferraz Howard Rush Ian MilesTelecommunications and Politics: the decentralised alternative Andrew DaviesTelecommunications Services: negotiating structural and technological change B. Bolton et al., EditorsIn Search of Management Tony J. WatsonOther publications receiv

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1995.tb00006.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1995

数据来源: WILEY