Fordism and Flexibility Divisions and Change
“Fordism and Flexibility Divisions and Change” by Roger Burrows, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on June 18, 1994, offers an in-depth examination of the significant transformations in the labor process and market during the 1980s. This edition, comprising 206 pages, delves into the shift towards the concept of the ‘flexible worker’ and the ‘flexible workforce,’ exploring three key theoretical frameworks: Marxist regulation theory, flexible specialization from new institutional economics, and the flexible firm model from managerial literature.
Readers will find a thorough investigation of these approaches and their implications for emerging work patterns in advanced societies. The book addresses critical topics within social science, sociology, and labor economics, providing insights into how these theories explain the evolving dynamics of labor. Through its analytical lens, the text contributes to the understanding of contemporary labor issues and the ongoing debate surrounding flexibility in the workforce.
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During the 1980s there were profound changes in the labour process towards the ‘flexible worker’ and in the labour market towards a ‘flexible workforce’. Three approaches to explain these changes provide the focus for this book: Marxist regulation theory; the notion of flexible specialisation associated with the ‘new’ institutional economics; and the model of the flexible firm derived from managerialist literature. In the book, the claims made by these approaches are investigated and their implications are examined in relation to emerging patterns of work in advanced societies.
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