Author:
Barton Harry,Delbridge Rick
Abstract
Examines innovation, labour and human resource management in contemporary manufacturing. Case study data are presented from automotive plants in the USA and the UK. Reports on the human resource practices in use and considers the relationship with the plants’ manufacturing and innovation activities. In particular, focuses on current developments in the roles of employees and their training and development implications.
Subject
Development,General Business, Management and Accounting,Education
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