This paper investigates the process of cross-national diffusion of work systems to affiliate firms of three Japanese MNCs in the UK. It examines the degree to which structural, cultural and control-related work systems of the source company are adopted by the recipient. The case studies...

This study adopts a multilevel comparative approach to investigating the degree to which Japanese work systems are implemented and internalized in the UK business system. The focus is on the limits to accepting continuous improvement schemes of Japanese multinational corporations. The paper...