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Peer reviewedShibata, Hiromichi – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 2001
Comparison of a Japanese auto plant and its U.S. affiliate attributed the 10% lower production rate of the latter to less-integrated and weaker troubleshooting skills and lower maintenance skills. Lack of integrated skills in the U.S. was attributed to use of a job-bid system for transfers; integrated skill formation was controlled by supervisors…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Job Skills, Maintenance, Occupational Mobility
