Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Speech

TX Date

20 Feb 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:24:17

Description

Decision Makers- the Japanese work ethic, presented by Peter Spencer. What is behind the Japanese success story including discussion of their trade unions, and to what extent can their methods be applied here. Featuring the Toshiba TV factory at Plymouth and their unusual no strike agreement. Speaks to Ron Collard, management consultant; Andy Walker, CBI; Muriel Turner, ASTMS union; Roy Sanderson, EEPTU union; Peter Bottomley MP. Speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Researcher: Martha Kearney. Engineer: Colin Clements.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Peter Spencer; Peter Bottomley; Colin Clements; Martha Kearney; Ron Collard; Andy Walker; Muriel Turner; Roy Sanderson

Keywords

Trade unions; Devon; Labour relations; Working conditions; Employment; Working life; EEPTU; Japan; Toshiba; Plymouth; Industrial plants

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