Sweden at the Edge Lessons for American and Swedish Managers 1st Edition by Michael Maccoby 1512804169 9781512804164

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ISBN 10: 1512804169 

ISBN 13: 9781512804164

Author: Michael Maccoby

This book is based on a five-year study of Swedish companies (including those based in the U.S.), public agencies, and national leaders. Michael Maccoby’s own contributions provide an in-depth look at the sociotechnical breakthroughs in Sweden, including the first attempt to change the traditional assembly line so that workers would not be treated as a part of the machine. He and his collaborators then trace the development as it was further enhanced at the Uddevalla operation, where self-managed worker teams put together entire cars and are responsible for quality and other management functions. They also examine the Volvo Truck corporation, its successful re-organization of White Motors in the competitive U.S. market, and the development of the Volvo General Motors Heavy Truck Corporation.

Sweden at the Edge is an inspiring account of the innovative approach taken by a unified country’s ambition to provide employment and to improve working conditions for all its citizens. The authors devote equal time to the problems of executives and middle management, and point to the success of the SAS operation, which, under the direction of Jan Carlzon has become the world model for service management.

This book will find a welcome audience in scholars and students of multinational corporations and management.

Table of contents:

Part I: Challenge And Response

1. Sweden’s Industrial Transition

2. Business And Union Leaders Respond

3. Transforming The Public Sector

4. Small Business In Sweden: A Growth In Two Directions

Part II: Organizational Transformation

5. Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS): Strategic Reorientation And Social Change

6. Production Philosophy At Volvo

7. Volvo Components: From Sweatshop To Playground

8. The Swedish Labor Unions

9. Beyond Negotiation: Leadership For Change

Part III: Sweden In America

10. Swedish Direct Investment In The United States

11. Managing International Business: A Swedish Model

12. Volvo Truck Corporation

13. Ericsson Telecom

14. Gustavsberg

Part IV: Conclusion

15. Lessons For Swedish Managers

16. Lessons For American Managers

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