Organizational Structures in Japanese and U.S. Manufacturing

Authors:
  • JLJames R. Lincoln
    James R. Lincoln
  • MHMitsuyo Hanada
    Mitsuyo Hanada
  • KMKerry McBride
    Kerry McBride

Abstract
We report the findings of a comparative survey of 55 American and 51 Japanese manufacturing plants, focusing on differences in organizational structures and the...