The Swedish auto industry has developed a distinct production design and work organization, exploring alternatives to the assembly line and to the traditional shop-floor hierarchy, with a model of teamwork that increases independent decision making and elicits strong union commitment. Berggren evaluates in detail the reorganization of work within the Swedish auto industry from 1970 to 1990. In his introduction to the new edition, he explores the significance of Volvo's decision to close its two most innovative plants.
- ISBN10 0875463177
- ISBN13 9780875463179
- Publish Date 30 November 1993
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Cornell University Press
- Edition second edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 312
- Language English