Turbulence--rapid and sometimes tumultuous changes--has characterized the labor markets of the 1970\'s and 1980\'s. Turbulent competitive conditions have cut sharply into profits and have forced downsizings and radical readjustments in America\'s workplaces....

This book gives the findings of a concise study of start-up factories in the United States by Japanese companies. This in-depth look at this increased phenomenon discusses not only the quality of jobs these factories produce, but it also expands to reveal their keys to success in achieving a strong competitive advantage....