New forms of work organisation in the clothing and textiles industry: a comparative evaluation of team based production systems

McLellan, J, 1997. New forms of work organisation in the clothing and textiles industry: a comparative evaluation of team based production systems. MPhil, Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

This thesis sets out to provide a thorough evaluation of the adoption of team based production in the UK textiles and clothing industry. This is achieved through analysis of an extensive databank of industry case studies which has been complied over a four year period as part of a research programme for the Centre for Work and Technology.

Empirical data is also drawn from other countries, particularly in the European Union and other industries, in order to locate the textiles and clothing industry in terms of its development and achievements in the area of work organisation.

Sociotechnical analysis is utilised as a framework for much of the discussion and itself is assessed as a tool for analysis.

The research findings as a whole are intended to provide a systematic review of the 'state of the industry' in the 1990s, particularly in relation to the emergence of new forms of work organisation. Conclusions indicate that whilst teamworking is being widely adopted across the textiles and clothing industry, applications still remain limited, as insufficient attention has been paid to the development of shopfloor employees. Whilst some teams are working 'semi-autonomously', there is still considerable scope for greater involvement, especially in relation to decisions over work methods. The implication of this is the need for development and training at management level for a wider understanding of the potential of teamworking. Greater access to information on alternative methods is thus needed.

Item Type:	Thesis
Creators:	McLellan, J.
Date:	1997
ISBN:	9781369325201
Identifiers:	Number Type PQ10290271 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Business School
Record created by:	Linda Sullivan
Date Added:	24 Jun 2021 11:32
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2023 15:34
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/43212

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