General managers in the JIT cross-fire

Article Abstract:

The introduction of just-in-time (JIT) systems for reorganizing manufacturing processes has brought about conflict between production management and financial management which general managers must resolve. There are six issues critical of extant accounting methods, including: accounting models must change to reflect the change in a company's operational structure brought about by JIT; accounting models must change in response to changes in manufacturing systems apart from JIT; and accounting criteria for judging control, performance, and decision-making hinder the success of JIT. Attacks on the usefulness of accounting criteria for decision-making and monitoring of the progress of JIT are not valid. Accounting methods should be reviewed, but change should be limited to adapting accounting methods to the new circumstances brought about by JIT.

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Understanding differences in general management jobs

Article Abstract:

General management jobs vary from one organization to another. For this reason, it cannot be assumed that holding one general management job automatically qualifies an executive for another. General managers do share two common characteristics: they head an organization or part of it, and their have mutliple functions, but general management jobs differ in their context, their scope and the expectations of other people about what the job entails. Those with the authority to decide on general management appointments should give serious consideration to these differences. In addition to the nature of the job, decision makers must also give considerable thought on the candidate's abilities and work experience.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Executives, Employee selection

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A comparison of the 'American System of Manufacturers' circa 1850 with Just in Time methods

Article Abstract:

Marked similarities were found between the American System of Manufactures (ASM) during 1850 and Just In Time (JIT) methods with regards to their conception and characteristics. ASM and JIT were both developed to enhance manufacturing methods used in America. The two are dependent on specialized plant and equipment. On the other hand, differences between the two are apparent in terms of reward systems, labour mobility and power generation, among others.

Management-Productivity, Research, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Organizational effectiveness, Industrial productivity

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