Synopses & Reviews
Until recently most observers were of the opinion that firms had to adopt a Japanese model of management or perish. They overlooked the fact that there are a number of efficient productive models and that there is no single 'best way'. This book shows the diversity of productive models and discusses the optimum macro and micro economic and social conditions that a firm needs to stay profitable. In conclusion the authors suggest an analytical framework of profitability conditions, easily accessible to practitioners, academics and students.
Synopsis
Until recently most observers were of the opinion that firms had to adopt a Japanese model of management or perish. They overlooked the fact that there are a number of efficient productive models and that there is no single 'best way'. This book shows the diversity of productive models and discusses the optimum macro and micro economic and social conditions that a firm needs to stay profitable. In conclusion the authors suggest an analytical framework of profitability conditions, easily accessible to practitioners, academics and students.
About the Author
Robert Boyer is GERPISA Co-Director and CNRS Research Director. Michel Freyssenet is Directeur de Recherche CNRS, CEPREMA.
Table of Contents
Engendering Productive Models: An Analytical Approach * A Quality Strategy that is Still Waiting for a Productive Model * The Diversity and Flexibility Strategy and the Taylor and Woollard Methods * The Volume Strategy and the Ford model * The Volume and Diversity: Strategy and the Sloane Model * The Permanent Reduction in Costs: Strategy and the Toyota Model * Innovation and Flexibility: Strategy and the Honda Model
Engendering Productive Models: An Analytical Approach * A Quality Strategy that is Still Waiting for a Productive Model * The Diversity and Flexibility Strategy and the Taylor and Woollard Methods * The Volume Strategy and the Ford model * The Volume and Diversity: Strategy and the Sloane Model * The Permanent Reduction in Costs: Strategy and the Toyota Model * Innovation and Flexibility: Strategy and the Honda Model