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In June and July six senior executives of British Leyland went on a study tour to five Japanese motor companies.
Their report has so far been kept a secret. And, having obtained a copy, we can see why.
Japanese car workers, the report claims, clean and decorate their factories 'on a voluntary basis even outside working hours' , wear their company uniforms with pride, have thought for the company rather than the individual' • and show respect for seniority.
Of course, they are hard-headed realists too: "It is obvious. that similar conditions cannot be established in our company overnight, but we must make every effort to fulfil these conditions enjoyed by the Japanese by creating an atmosphere of deeper understanding and trust at all levels"
Exactly how this trust and understanding will develop to the point where Leyland's workers will welcome the intensification of their work, proudly accept redundancies, resign from their trade unions, elect Lord Stokes as president of the company union, and rush back to