Better Place to Work
New Sense of Motivation Leading to High Productivity
Published on 5. June 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
102 pages
978-0-8144-2363-9 (ISBN)
Description
This text highlights eight case studies of organizations that have implemented pioneering workplace structures, and achieved high levels of employee productivity. It provides guidelines on how to: enhance worker autonomy; promote personal learning; and create mutually supporting work teams.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
160 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8144-2363-9 (9780814423639)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Jamestown Advanced Products Inc. - where workers run the shop; the power of motivation; Southwest Airlines - the culture of "LUV"; Chesapeake Packaging Company - net results in a "learning organization"; a closer look at motivational theory; L-S Electro-Galvanizing Company - a unique achievement in labour-management cooperation; Opel Eisenach GMBH - creating a high productivity workplace; North American Draeger - changing the traditional workplace; labour and management in the new workplace; W.L. Gore & associate - a company of leaders; Web industries - a commitment to ownership.