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Learning Factories - The Nordic Model of Manufacturing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Halvor... Learning Factories - The Nordic Model of Manufacturing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Halvor Holtskog, Elias G Carayannis, Aris Kaloudis, Geir Ringen
R3,212 Discovery Miles 32 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines how the norms, culture, and practices of the socio-economic Nordic model give them a competitive edge in globalized production chains. Using the Norwegian automotive industry - one of the most globalized industries in the world - as the empirical foundation of the book, it examines the strengths, tensions, and challenges the Norwegian work organization style meets in this particular business environment. It explores the current indicators of competitiveness, innovation, scientific excellence, and well-being as compared with the US, UK, EU, Japan, and elsewhere to address the hotly debated question of how institutions and culture contribute to or inhibit certain forms of work organization, learning, and economic performance. Integrating action research, organization studies, and learning and innovation economics, this book provides a more precise understanding of how institutions and cultures at a macro level shape learning practices in a competitive industry.

Learning Factories - The Nordic Model of Manufacturing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Halvor Holtskog, Elias G Carayannis, Aris... Learning Factories - The Nordic Model of Manufacturing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Halvor Holtskog, Elias G Carayannis, Aris Kaloudis, Geir Ringen
R3,846 Discovery Miles 38 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines how the norms, culture, and practices of the socio-economic Nordic model give them a competitive edge in globalized production chains. Using the Norwegian automotive industry - one of the most globalized industries in the world - as the empirical foundation of the book, it examines the strengths, tensions, and challenges the Norwegian work organization style meets in this particular business environment. It explores the current indicators of competitiveness, innovation, scientific excellence, and well-being as compared with the US, UK, EU, Japan, and elsewhere to address the hotly debated question of how institutions and culture contribute to or inhibit certain forms of work organization, learning, and economic performance. Integrating action research, organization studies, and learning and innovation economics, this book provides a more precise understanding of how institutions and cultures at a macro level shape learning practices in a competitive industry.

Coping with the Future - Rethinking Assumptions for Society, Business and Work (Hardcover): Hans Christian Garmann Johnsen,... Coping with the Future - Rethinking Assumptions for Society, Business and Work (Hardcover)
Hans Christian Garmann Johnsen, Halvor Holtskog, Richard Ennals
R4,156 Discovery Miles 41 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Coping with the Future has been written in response to widespread international awareness that the future is not predictable. In political and economic terms, we are in unknown territory, with daily developments around Brexit and the Trump Presidency, and "Kodak moments" in business. On the other hand, business leaders demand certainty, which is not available. This book redefines the nature of modern business. In contrast to recent trends, it has a focus on human-centred manufacturing and on decision-making which goes beyond a focus on short-term profit. The liberal capitalism of the USA and the UK is not the only current variety of capitalism. Business is not just about managers, but requires participation and engagement by workers. Since the financial crash of 2008, there has been much talk about the need for fresh approaches to business, but little has changed. This book pulls together current research and practice and poses new questions based on case studies. There is no one simple best way, but an uncertain future can be addressed, drawing on diverse past experience and cases. The book addresses an intended audience in business and universities, including business schools, around the world. The debate takes a broader approach, involving research in the social sciences and approaches from philosophy. The world has always been unpredictable, but we have allowed ourselves to be comforted by convenient myths. It is time to wake up.

Coping with the Future - Rethinking Assumptions for Society, Business and Work (Paperback): Hans Christian Garmann Johnsen,... Coping with the Future - Rethinking Assumptions for Society, Business and Work (Paperback)
Hans Christian Garmann Johnsen, Halvor Holtskog, Richard Ennals
R1,233 Discovery Miles 12 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Coping with the Future has been written in response to widespread international awareness that the future is not predictable. In political and economic terms, we are in unknown territory, with daily developments around Brexit and the Trump Presidency, and "Kodak moments" in business. On the other hand, business leaders demand certainty, which is not available. This book redefines the nature of modern business. In contrast to recent trends, it has a focus on human-centred manufacturing and on decision-making which goes beyond a focus on short-term profit. The liberal capitalism of the USA and the UK is not the only current variety of capitalism. Business is not just about managers, but requires participation and engagement by workers. Since the financial crash of 2008, there has been much talk about the need for fresh approaches to business, but little has changed. This book pulls together current research and practice and poses new questions based on case studies. There is no one simple best way, but an uncertain future can be addressed, drawing on diverse past experience and cases. The book addresses an intended audience in business and universities, including business schools, around the world. The debate takes a broader approach, involving research in the social sciences and approaches from philosophy. The world has always been unpredictable, but we have allowed ourselves to be comforted by convenient myths. It is time to wake up.

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