PRODUCTIVITY AND MANAGEMENT: THE TRAINING OF FOREMEN IN BRITAIN AND GERMANY

Following the Institute's previous studies of the training and qualifications of craftsmen in Britain and Germany, this article compares foremen in the two countries. It draws attention to the greater numbers qualifying in Germany, the higher standard of qualification required there, and differ...

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Published in:National Institute economic review 1988-02, Vol.123 (123), p.34-47
Main Authors: PRAIS, S. J., WAGNER, KARIN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artisans
Comparative analysis
Craft metalworking
Employee qualifications
Foremen
Industrial production
Industrial training
Job training
Management
Management training
Metals industries
Productivity
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Roles
Statistical data
Supervisors
Training
United Kingdom
Vocational education
Wage differential
Workforce
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Summary:Following the Institute's previous studies of the training and qualifications of craftsmen in Britain and Germany, this article compares foremen in the two countries. It draws attention to the greater numbers qualifying in Germany, the higher standard of qualification required there, and differences in economic incentives.
ISSN:0027-9501
1741-3036
DOI:10.1177/002795018812300104