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Focused cellular manufacturing: an alternative to cellular manufacturing
Al‐Mubarak, Fahad; Khumawala, Basheer M.; Canel, Cem - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 23 (2003) 3, pp. 277-299
This paper is aimed at comparing cellular manufacturing with focused cellular manufacturing. We define focused cellular manufacturing as a layout scheme that groups components by end‐items and forms cells of machines to fabricate and assemble end‐items. It is not classified as a cellular...
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New wave manufacturing strategies
Harrison, Alan; Storey, John - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 16 (1996) 2, pp. 63-76
called “new wave manufacturing” in order to embrace the entirety of the development of these concepts. Assesses key …
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Team time: a model for developing self‐directed work teams
van Amelsvoort, Pierre; Benders, Jos - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 16 (1996) 2, pp. 159-170
Distinguishes two different forms of team: the han and the self‐directed work team. The main differences between these forms relate to autonomy and the number of hierarchical levels. Argues that the ideal typical conditions under which both forms flourish are different. Whereas the han form is...
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Developer/Adopter Relationships in the Adoption of CAD/CAM Systems: Implications for Operations Management
More, Roger A. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 6 (1986) 4, pp. 87-100
The successful development of innovative new CAD/CAM systems is critical to the future viability of many companies. CAD … development and adoption requires much richer and more complex relationships between developing and adopting organisations and … development, adoption and interfacing sub‐processes. Eight recommendations are made for operations managers to improve their …
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Labor market transition in Poland
Socha, Mieczyslaw W.; Weisberg, Jacob - In: International Journal of Manpower 23 (2002) 6, pp. 553-577
The economic reforms and privatization in the wake of political changes in Poland after 1989 have led to rapid growth in the private sector. Although many new companies have been established, there has been a sharp increase in unemployment. Compared to the public sector, employees in the private...
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An evaluation of state‐subsidized, firm‐based training
Van Horn, Carl E.; Fichtner, Aaron R. - In: International Journal of Manpower 24 (2003) 1, pp. 97-111
‐year evaluation of one of the larger programs in the USA, the State of New Jersey's Workforce Development Partnership Program … successful strategies for human and economic development.  …
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The influence of organizational structure on organizational learning
María Martínez‐León, Inocencia; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 32 (2011) 5/6, pp. 537-566
for the development of organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is a research model, which is …
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Education and occupational outcomes: evidence from Brazil
Johnes, Geraint; Freguglia, Ricardo; Spricigo, Gisele; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 37 (2016) 8, pp. 1304-1321
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the dynamic relationship between policies related to educational provision and both educational participation and occupational outcomes in Brazil, using PNAD and RAIS-Migra data. Design/methodology/approach Outcomes are examined using: static...
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The opportunity model of organizational commitment
Cicekli, Elif; Kabasakal, Hayat - In: International Journal of Manpower 38 (2017) 2, pp. 259-273
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationships between promotion, development, and recognition … the analyses show that opportunities for development and recognition are predictors of organizational commitment, that job … struggling to create promotion opportunities for their employees to creating opportunities for development and recognition …
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Towards a multi-perspective research program on projects and temporary organizations
Jacobsson, Mattias; Lundin, Rolf A.; Söderholm, Anders - In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 9 (2016) 4, pp. 752-766
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze important parts of the contemporary development of project …
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