On the Line at Subaru-Isuzu: The Japanese Model and the American WorkerAs a participant observer at Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Laurie Graham conducted extensive covert research. Her findings will interest all those concerned about Japanese management strategies, the auto industry, and the American worker's experience of lean production. |
Contents
Worker Selection as a Mechanism of Control | 18 |
Orientation and Training | 36 |
The Work Setting | 62 |
Bases of Control | 94 |
Bases of Resistance | 116 |
Voices from the Floor | 129 |
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