Transformation in the glass industry : the impact of new technology on employment

• Main Author: Kalicharan, Steven F.
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Technological innovations
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6290

M.B.A. === The aim of this research is to investigate what problems were experienced by both employers and employees when new technology was injected into the organisation. New technology can be defined as technology that has never been used in the Glass Industry previously, and is a replacement of old equipment in the production process. Employment flexibility is defined as using labour atypically, for example multi-skilling, use of contract labour and use of temporary labour. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 1. To examine current trends used in making employment more flexible. 2. To analyse management strategies with regard to restructuring. 3. To analyse the relationship between lean manufacturing and new technology.