Download or read book The Productive Models written by Robert Boyer and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2002 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently most observers were of the opinion that firms had to adopt a Japanese model of management or perish. They overlooked the fact that there are a number of efficient productive models and that there is no single 'best way'. This book shows the diversity of productive models and discusses the optimum macro and micro economic and social conditions that a firm needs to stay profitable. In conclusion the authors suggest an analytical framework of profitability conditions, easily accessible to practitioners, academics and students.