Productivity for Profit

Abstract

Examines the recent turnaround in UK productivity compared to other leading industrial nations and whether the improvement is sustainable, with reference to trade unions. Considers the policies required to further improve productivity, the distribution of the benefits among shareholders and workers, and wider community concerns such as the environment. Concludes that there has been no UK “economic miracle” in the 1980s, and that the signs for continued growth are not encouraging.

Citation

Callaghan, B. (1990), "Productivity for Profit", Work Study, Vol. 39 No. 2, pp. 6-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002606