Trading on Uncertainty

Synopsis

Discusses how systems respond and adapt to change and uncertainty, using as a case study the work contracting methods of Manpower Ltd, which has gone a step beyond the agency approach to temporary work. Shows an interesting and effective interdependence among three companies: Manpower, Bissell Appliances, and Mothercare.

Series

Managing in Organizations, Course T244

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Business studies

Keywords

business firms; employment agencies; management of change

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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