Suppliers' associations in the Japanese automobile industry: collective action for technology diffusion

Article Abstract:

Suppliers' associations continue to have an important economic function within the Japanese automobile sector, according to a survey of almost 500 parts suppliers. While the bilateral relationships between parts suppliers and car assemblers are important, the lateral relationships between suppliers also contribute to the competitiveness of the Japanese car sector. The survey provides evidence of lateral communication and network-based learning amongst suppliers. Since the leading suppliers each serve more than one assembler, this helps diffuse innovation throughout the sector.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Motor Vehicle Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Automotive parts, Surveys, Automobile industry

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Conceptualising environmental collective action: why gender matters

Article Abstract:

Failing to take account of gender could lead to substantial distortion in analysis and policy on collective action as a whole and environmental action specifically. The lack of a gender perspective could lead to valuable opportunities to encourage effective collective action being missed.

Research, Environmental associations, Collective behavior

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The effects of structural change and economic liberalisation on gender wage differentials in South Korea and Taiwan

Article Abstract:

Gender wage differentials have narrowed in South Korea's economy, in contrast to Taiwan, where they have widened. Reasons for this difference are examined in detail.

Taiwan, South Korea, Compensation and benefits, Women

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