Industrial Democracy

Synopsis

Looks at some differing forms of industrial democracy in Britain in the latter half of the 20th century. Focuses on three organisations, two large and one small. At Cadbury Schweppes, industrial democracy takes the form of employee participation. At National Freight democracy is in the form of an employee buy-out. In the small business Suma Wholefoods, democracy takes the form of co-operative ownership. Compares the reality with the notions of industrial democracy held by two people with very different ideas: John Carnet of the Industrial Society and Stephen Bodington of the Institute for Workers’ Control.

Series

Democratic Government and Politics, Course D308

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale

Subjects

Sociology

Keywords

business firms; industrial democracy

Credits

Producer

Hugh Phillips

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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