Penn, Roger (1995) Changing patterns of work in the British textile industry. Journal of the Textile Industry, 86 (1). pp. 167-172. ISSN 1754-2340
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This research note examines the changing patterns of work in the British textile industry. It is based upon evidence collected as part of the ESRC's Social Change and Economic Life Research Initiative. The focus is upon the two interpretative frameworks that dominate contemporary analyses: the model of the 'flexible firm' and the deskilling thesis. This paper shows that neither model fits the data. British textile mills have become less flexible and technological change has produced more skilled jobs. The industry has become increasingly subject to international competition and requires greater imputs of specialized, highly trained labour.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of the Textile Industry |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Sociology |
| ID Code: | 35100 |
| Deposited By: | Mr Richard Ingham |
| Deposited On: | 06 Jan 2011 14:22 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 17:45 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/35100 |
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