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Attempts to develop robots for use on construction sites are following different paths in Britain and Japan. Japanese construction firms have invested heavily in modification of existing equipment to improve productivity and quality by making good use of machine operators' skills. In contrast, British researchers are attempting to make ‘quantum leaps' in construction technologies by developing automated machinery which requires minimal human intervention and operator skills. The article assesses the viability of these two contrasting approache

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00029.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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This article examines the impact of information technology as one of the factors affecting the numbers and roles of middle managers. The authors highlight the need to empirically examine middle management work in the context of the complexity of changes affecting the job of middle managers and the complexity of reactions to these changes, if further assertions about the future of middle management are to be avoided.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00030.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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Drawing on experiences from the introduction of FMS and CIM in Denmark and Sweden this article deals with the impact on social relations between management and employees and the new challenges faced by the unions. The authors call for a stronger profile in union policy concerning technology and work.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00031.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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This article attempts to examine what is believed to be a significant overall Taylorist influence in Japanese manufacturing as well as a specific manifestation of this phenomenon, namely the unique flow requirements of the generic Toyota system (JIT). The use of unbufferred flow, it is argued, is feasible only with consistent quality, thus making non‐discretionary Taylorist job design a necessary conditio

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00032.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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This article analyses the processes of restructuring in the textiles and clothing industries in a locality. Particular attention here is focused on new technology, labour flexibility, sub‐contracting patterns and skill factors. The extent to which the process of restructuring involves a conscious and deliberate move to new patterns of work organization is considere

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00033.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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The deep coal mining industry was in rapid decline in Britain in the 1980s and 1990s. In many localities formerly associated with the industry, there was a need to encourage diversification and innovation as a means of economic regeneration. The activities of one project which aimed at this are examined here.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00034.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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Here the author explores the manifestations of discontent resulting from conflictual industrial relations in banking. This has brought about changes, it is argued, that are of equal significance to those referred to by Cressey and Scott.

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00035.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00036.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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Book reviews in this article:Design at Work: Cooperative Design of Computer Systems Joan Greenbaum and Morten Kyng (Eds.)Flexible Manufacturing Technologies and International Competitiveness Joseph TiddCase Studies in Information Technology, People and Organizations Karen LeggeReshaping Work: The Cadbury Experience Chris Smith, John Child and Mike Rowlinson

ISSN:0268-1072    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.1993.tb00037.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY