Distributed management and self-directed teamworking at Miller Brewing

Article Abstract:

Miller Brewing designed a work system requiring hourly-paid workers to assume what are usually seen as management responsibilities when preparing to set up its Trenton, Ohio plant in 1990. Self-directed teams, a "starpoint" system involving individual team members assuming lead responsibilities for activities such as quality, maintenance, and personnel, are the way this is done. Miller did not design this work system in partnership with the union, but stated it would work with whatever union the employees chose.

United States, Management, Miller Brewing Co.

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Stakeholding for success

Article Abstract:

Stakeholding is a technique to improve performance of United Kingdom businesses, especially by focusing on employees' participation in management. A TUC report details such practices and their consequences for workers. These include job security instead of hire and fire, information and consultation, fair financial rewards and skills investments.

United Kingdom, Innovations, Labor relations

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