Interest in the outcomes of flexible working arrangements (FWAs) dates from the mid‐1970s,
when researchers attempted to assess the impact of flexitime on worker performance. This …

In this article an attempt is made to classify the vast literature regarding manufacturing
flexibility; the aim is to contribute to the conceptual systemization of the debate, whose …

This article is an attempt to survey the vast literature on flexibility in manufacturing that has
accumulated over the last 10 to 20 years. The survey begins with a brief review of the …

What is strategic HRM, and how do you apply it in business? What makes good HR strategy
and how do you develop it? What are the key issues that need to be considered when …

This highly topical book is a concise and accessible account of the relationship between
technology and work. Firstly, it reviews and critically assesses a variety of recent approaches …

This popular text effectively explains and justifies the use of the sociological imagination to
understand the nature of institutions of work, occupations, organizations, management and …

The competitive environment of today has generated an increased interest in flexibility as a
response mechanism. While the potential benefits of flexibility are familiar, the concept of …

Science parks are becoming established in increasing numbers in almost all parts of the
world. Promoted as places on the frontiers of science where a new breed of scientist …

In the field of operations management, manufacturing flexibility has been the subject of
much academic enquiry. Moreover, the need for this fundamental characteristic has never …

Flexibility is assumed to be one of the most important requirements for firms to survive and
prosper in turbulent and unpredictable environments. In this article, we first define the …