productivity observed in a sample of ten unionized plants. It is argued that this relationship reflects the productivity …

productivity. To estimate models of adoption of these work practices and models of the effects of the work practices on … productivity, we constructed a data set on the operations of 34 production lines in U.S. steel minimills. Through site visits and … interviews, we collected longitudinal data including precise measures on productivity, work practices, and technology of each of …

practices improve worker productivity? For this study, we constructed our own data base through personal site visits to 26 steel … productivity, work practices, and the technology in these production lines. The empirical results consistently support the … higher levels of productivity than do more 'traditional' approaches involving narrow job definitions, strict work rules, and …