The Japanization of British Industry: New Developments in the 1990s (Human Resource Management in Action) [Paperback]

Barry Wilkinson (Author), Nick Oliver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 1993 | ISBN-10: 063118676X | ISBN-13: 978-0631186762 | Edition: 2

The second edition of this important book brings practising managers and academics up-to-date on the social and economic impact and presents new survey evidence and summarizes the debate which has emerged on the subject of Japanization since the mid 1980s.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is of clear value in providing the academic and practitioner reader with a comprehensive review of trends and debates; it is well-organised and clearly written and it contains many stimuli to further research in the field of Japanisation."

"Oliver and Wilkinson supply empirical evidence on the spread of 'Japanisation' in UK manufacturing." Competitive Advantages of Far Eastern Business

From the Back Cover

Since the first edition, Japanese investment in Britain and British managers' interest in their management techniques has continued to develop. The second edition of this important book brings practising managers and academics up-to-date on the social and economic impact of the developments. It presents new survey evidence and summarizes the debate which has emerged on the subject of Japanization since the mid 1980s.

* Describes the emergence and operation of Japanese industrial practice in Japan.
* Presents a detailed description and analysis of attempts by companies to emulate aspects of Japanese management - especially manufacturing systems.
* Examines the obstacles to Japanization.
* Considers the implications for work organization, employee relations, and supplier and retailer relations.
* Special attention is given to the response of the British trade union movement to japanization and the policy implications of the whole phenomenon.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (January 12, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 063118676X
• ISBN-13: 978-0631186762
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,332,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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