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The Production Manager in the UK

Keith G. Lockyer (Professor of Operations Management and Lecturer in Production Management, University of Bradford, Management Centre.)
John S. Oakland (Professor of Operations Management and Lecturer in Production Management, University of Bradford, Management Centre.)

International Journal of Operations & Production Management

ISSN: 0144-3577

Article publication date: 1 January 1983

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Abstract

This paper describes the results of surveys which provide information on the relative status, qualifications, knowledge, practices and needs of production/operations managers within the UK. The qualifications and ambitions of production managers are shown to be lower than managers in other functions. A disturbing finding is the level of knowledge of established operations management techniques and concepts. Moreover, those who do have knowledge make low utilisation of it. Comparison of American and British‐owned companies indicates that production managers in the former make greater use of good management techniques. There is demonstrated a need for active career development to enable well qualified and ambitious recruits to enter the profession and progress to senior management positions.

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Lockyer, K.G. and Oakland, J.S. (1983), "The Production Manager in the UK", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 34-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054689

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MCB UP Ltd

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