2013/01/01 by Nigel Wadeson · 1 citation
Business, Management and Accounting · Decision Sciences · Engineering · #Operations Management Techniques #Product Development and Customization #Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
paper · doi:10.1628/093245613x13620416111326
openalex publication_date 2013/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Reductions in the division of labour are a significant feature of modern developments in work organisation. It has been recognised that a reduced division of labour can have the advantages of job enrichment and lower coordination costs. In this paper it is shown how advantages from a lesser division of labour can stem from the flow of work between different sets of resources where the work rates of individual production stages are subject to uncertainties. Both process- and project-based work are considered. Implications for the boundaries of the firm and for innovation processes are noted.