Creative Work Systems in Destructive Markets

Konzelmann, Suzanne J.; Forrant , Robert

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1930872

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Creative Work Systems in Destructive Markets

Cambridge Centre for Business Research Working Paper No. 187

57 Pages Posted: 21 Sep 2011

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Suzanne J. Konzelmann

University of London - Birkbeck College - Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Management and Organizational Psychology; University of Cambridge - Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

Robert Forrant

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Date Written: December 1, 2000

Abstract

In the US, corporate restructuring of financial and physical assets as well as work systems has been widespread. Our study examines the inter-relationship between ‘creative’ work systems and ‘destructive’ markets, using a sample of US manufacturing firms in the metalworking, jet engine production and steel processing industries.

Keywords: globalization, corporate restructuring, production flexibility, shopfloor participation, steel processing, metalworking, jet engine production

JEL Classification: D29, J53, J58, L61

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Konzelmann, Suzanne J. and Forrant, Robert F., Creative Work Systems in Destructive Markets (December 1, 2000). Cambridge Centre for Business Research Working Paper No. 187, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1930872 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1930872