The new international division of labour in Asian electronics: work organization and human resources in Japan and Malaysia

Article Abstract:

The management of workers in Japanese-owned consumer electronics factories in Malaysia and Japan is examined. More innovative products are made in Japan and the workers are given more responsibility. More common electronic goods are made in Malaysia and the factories are run on a production line basis with very little employee input.

Japan, Household audio and video equipment, Consumer Electronics, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Malaysia, Statistical Data Included, Management, Consumer electronics industry, Asia, Industrial management, Division of labor

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British factory, Japanese factory and Mexican factory: an international comparison of front-line management and supervision

Article Abstract:

This article examines the different methods of factory management in different countries, focusing on the supervisory systems of a Japanese-owned electronics company with factories in Mexico, Japan and Britain. Topics addressed include shop floor control, production organization, and intercultural communication within management.

World, Factory Management, Research, International aspects, Production management, Organizational research

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From dependency to defiance? Work-unit relationships in China's state enterprise reforms

Article Abstract:

Labor unrest has increased in China since state owned companies began large-scale work force reductions in line with economic reforms. If down-sizing continues it is uncertain that China will able to contain violent labor and civil protests.

China, Labor Relations, Social aspects, Economic policy, Government business enterprises, Public enterprises, Downsizing (Management)

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