Table of contents
Understanding Management Services and Techniques
L.J. MullinsIt is imperative that management make the most effective use of their resources as the environment in which organisations operate becomes increasingly competitive and complex…
Visiting Volvo: New Developments in Car Production
Christopher J. RoweIn the western world the vehicle industry is declining yet Volvo, now the largest industrial enterprise in Scandinavia, has increased both its sales volume and market shares. What…
Carefree System Supply
Colin MylesUnder‐resourcing is a common situation in both major plant projects and computer control systems. In the latter case this may have particularly serious and long term effects…
CONFERENCE VENUES: Foreign Affairs
Alex SnobelFor many companies it makes sense psychologically to raise morale by transporting executives or salesforce to exotic meeting places. Conference facilities in Stockholm, Berlin and…
Industrial Devolution
Brian WilsonThe wider involvement of people in the decision‐making processes of an organisation is attracting increasing attention. This article explores why this should be and draws some…
Capital Allowances on Machinery — the UK Experience
D.A. Wheeler, F.C. HarrisThe new system of capital allowances on machinery and plant, introduced in 1971, has not had the criticism it deserves. The authors here explain why they think its introduction…
Management of Conflict
R.C. LeslieTrade union conflict receives massive media publicity, yet a more subtle, long lasting, and perhaps more damaging, conflict can occur between functional departments. This…
ISSN:
0263-5577Renamed from:
Industrial ManagementOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Alain Yee Loong Chong
- Prof Hing Kai Chan