Current Trends and Issues in High Performance Work Systems in The U.S.A. = A Systems Context

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

A summary of current high performance work systems(HPWS) practices in the U.S. serves as the main content of this article. The HPWS practices discussion is generally anchored ina labour-management context. Unique aspects of the U.S. labour-management system are indicated. Initial difficulties in achieving trust and cooperation are explicated. A systems context of HPWS precursors, inputs, processes / programs, and outcomes is used as an organizing framework. A case history of the General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly plant is provided to illustrate how powerful effective labour-management partnerships can be in creating a high peformance work system. References to the South Korean situation occur as appropriate. Roles for unions, management, and government are noted. Implications for both practice and research are discussed.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Ⅰ. Introduction
• Ⅱ. Work Motivation Linked to HPWS Objectives
• Ⅲ. Risks of Union Involvement in High Performance Work Systems
• Ⅳ. Trends in High Performance Work Systems in the U.S.
• Ⅴ. Comparing Japanese and U.S. High Performance Work Practices
• Ⅵ. The Lansing Grand River Assembly(LGRA) Plant Case
• Ⅶ. Roles of Governance within Organizations
• Ⅷ. Roles of Legislation
• Ⅸ. Summary and Research
• References