How are concepts such as lateral hierarchy actually practised? There is growing awareness of the need within multinational organizations for cross-cultural and cross-functional teamwork yet very little is known of how this takes place nor how we develop the global manager. This article examines...

This paper argues that changes in manufacturing conditions in many organisations are creating a renewed interest in the development of autonomous work groups as part of competitive strategy. Evidence from the electronics industry and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) indicate that these groups...