This paper sets out to test the claim made in the lean production literature that the lean produc... more This paper sets out to test the claim made in the lean production literature that the lean production system is universally applicable. The proponents of the lean production model insist that it will supersede both mass production and specialised batch production; but this paper argues ...
This paper explores the theoretical implications of empowered self-management as a teamwork desig... more This paper explores the theoretical implications of empowered self-management as a teamwork design concept. It explores the multiple definitions of empowerment and self-management that have been used in the design of work teams and it attempts to locate empowered self-management within the relevant traditions of work design. The paper provides a critical appraisal of empowered self-management as a team design
ABSTRACT This paper examines the outcomes of occupational licensing in a set of large, intermedia... more ABSTRACT This paper examines the outcomes of occupational licensing in a set of large, intermediate skill occupations in the land transport industry. The paper explores the significance of licensing systems in these occupations and finds that land transport drivers are licensed for conformance and that conformance licensing systems are very different to those of the high skill licensing systems extant in the professions. Conformance licensing places little emphasis upon the development of skill and expertise and the regulatory institutions of the occupation have no role in skill development. Occupations licensed for conformance are regulated by heterogeneous, external institutions that are concerned with the enforcement of minimum task standards of performance to avoid harm and loss. Conformance licensing does not create an occupational monopoly and there is little evidence of high returns to license holders in conformance occupations.
This report documents research undertaken on behalf of the Australian National Training Authority... more This report documents research undertaken on behalf of the Australian National Training Authority Research Advisory Council (ANTARAC) into what makes a workplace an effective learning environment and what role training plays in creating that environment. A number of workplaces were ...
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 1478336042000255442, Aug 25, 2010
ABSTRACT This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationsh... more ABSTRACT This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship between the evolution of quality management programmes and the development of teamwork. Four case studies of Australian manufacturing firms with a long experience of teamwork are presented. The paper reports that firms use a great variety of teamwork practices and that they develop ensembles of teamwork practices, which become institutionalised within the firm. The paper advances the proposition that the observed durability of teamwork is underpinned by the institutional stretch of ensembles of teamwork practices. The ability of management to rearrange ensembles to accommodate new management initiatives and new management practices is critical to the durability of teamwork.
The Seventh International Research Conference on Quality Innovation and Knowledge Management Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 16 18 February 2005 Conference Proceedings Application and Synthesis in the Global Economy, 2015
Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, 2004
This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship betwee... more This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship between the evolution of quality management programmes and the development of teamwork. Four case studies of Australian manufacturing firms with a long experience of teamwork are presented. The paper reports that firms use a great variety of teamwork practices and that they develop ensembles of teamwork
International Journal of Training and Development, 1997
ABSTRACT The past decade of training reform in the Australian automotive industry has been driven... more ABSTRACT The past decade of training reform in the Australian automotive industry has been driven by Government and enterprise plans for the restructure of the industry. These plans have emphasised changes to manufacturing practices and work practices, as the way to revitalise the manufacturing sectors of the industry. The provision of workplace training has been a significant factor in the implementation of these plans and development of a training system with distinctive industry features has been one outcome of this programme of industry restructuring.
This article examines employer cooperation in the provision of training in the UK and Australia. ... more This article examines employer cooperation in the provision of training in the UK and Australia. These countries both have market-based training systems where it might be thought there is little cooperative behaviour. Cooperative interfirm arrangements are, however, shown to be important, especially for the supply of intermediate level skills. The article compares the development of one of the most signficant forms of cooperative training, group training. Some striking differences exist between the two countries, in terms of the actual employment and direct training of apprentices. In both countries, the arrangements are heavily dependent upon government funding.
This paper sets out to test the claim made in the lean production literature that the lean produc... more This paper sets out to test the claim made in the lean production literature that the lean production system is universally applicable. The proponents of the lean production model insist that it will supersede both mass production and specialised batch production; but this paper argues ...
This paper explores the theoretical implications of empowered self-management as a teamwork desig... more This paper explores the theoretical implications of empowered self-management as a teamwork design concept. It explores the multiple definitions of empowerment and self-management that have been used in the design of work teams and it attempts to locate empowered self-management within the relevant traditions of work design. The paper provides a critical appraisal of empowered self-management as a team design
ABSTRACT This paper examines the outcomes of occupational licensing in a set of large, intermedia... more ABSTRACT This paper examines the outcomes of occupational licensing in a set of large, intermediate skill occupations in the land transport industry. The paper explores the significance of licensing systems in these occupations and finds that land transport drivers are licensed for conformance and that conformance licensing systems are very different to those of the high skill licensing systems extant in the professions. Conformance licensing places little emphasis upon the development of skill and expertise and the regulatory institutions of the occupation have no role in skill development. Occupations licensed for conformance are regulated by heterogeneous, external institutions that are concerned with the enforcement of minimum task standards of performance to avoid harm and loss. Conformance licensing does not create an occupational monopoly and there is little evidence of high returns to license holders in conformance occupations.
This report documents research undertaken on behalf of the Australian National Training Authority... more This report documents research undertaken on behalf of the Australian National Training Authority Research Advisory Council (ANTARAC) into what makes a workplace an effective learning environment and what role training plays in creating that environment. A number of workplaces were ...
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 1478336042000255442, Aug 25, 2010
ABSTRACT This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationsh... more ABSTRACT This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship between the evolution of quality management programmes and the development of teamwork. Four case studies of Australian manufacturing firms with a long experience of teamwork are presented. The paper reports that firms use a great variety of teamwork practices and that they develop ensembles of teamwork practices, which become institutionalised within the firm. The paper advances the proposition that the observed durability of teamwork is underpinned by the institutional stretch of ensembles of teamwork practices. The ability of management to rearrange ensembles to accommodate new management initiatives and new management practices is critical to the durability of teamwork.
The Seventh International Research Conference on Quality Innovation and Knowledge Management Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 16 18 February 2005 Conference Proceedings Application and Synthesis in the Global Economy, 2015
Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, 2004
This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship betwee... more This paper examines the durability of teamwork within firms by looking at the relationship between the evolution of quality management programmes and the development of teamwork. Four case studies of Australian manufacturing firms with a long experience of teamwork are presented. The paper reports that firms use a great variety of teamwork practices and that they develop ensembles of teamwork
International Journal of Training and Development, 1997
ABSTRACT The past decade of training reform in the Australian automotive industry has been driven... more ABSTRACT The past decade of training reform in the Australian automotive industry has been driven by Government and enterprise plans for the restructure of the industry. These plans have emphasised changes to manufacturing practices and work practices, as the way to revitalise the manufacturing sectors of the industry. The provision of workplace training has been a significant factor in the implementation of these plans and development of a training system with distinctive industry features has been one outcome of this programme of industry restructuring.
This article examines employer cooperation in the provision of training in the UK and Australia. ... more This article examines employer cooperation in the provision of training in the UK and Australia. These countries both have market-based training systems where it might be thought there is little cooperative behaviour. Cooperative interfirm arrangements are, however, shown to be important, especially for the supply of intermediate level skills. The article compares the development of one of the most signficant forms of cooperative training, group training. Some striking differences exist between the two countries, in terms of the actual employment and direct training of apprentices. In both countries, the arrangements are heavily dependent upon government funding.
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