The National Shipbuilding Research Program. 1985 Ship Producton Symposium. Volume 1. Paper No. 15: Multi-Skilled Work Teams in a Zone Construction Environment

Abstract

In order to address the problems inherent in a trade oriented production organization, and to develop a work force which will perform efficiently and effectively in a zone construction environment, NASSCO bas proposed to develop semiautonomous, multi-skilled work teams. The teams will be made up of a stable membership, be well trained, have multiple skills, and will have some degree of control over decisions necessary to complete work in their areas. One supervisor, rather than individual trade supervisors will be responsible for completion of work within the area. Employee participation will be encouraged to the greatest possible extent. Although ultimate authority for decisions within the work area will remain with the supervisor, it is envisioned that the traditional role of supervision will shift in emphasis from "boss" to facilitator acting as liaison between the work team and other parts of the organization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA457130

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  • Dan Stravinski

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  • National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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  • Autonomy
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