”Another recent book that should be read…Wilson provides the Canadian orientation…but he also goes beyond the philosophical approach to show how industrial democracy can be achieved…”
--Ed Finn, Toronto Daily Star

“Even though they might not like what they read, corporation managers should run out and buy a copy. They might then be partially prepared if the socialist hordes break down the door.”
--George Dobie, Vancouver Sun

“…It may well become a classic of socialist literature.”
--Roy LaBerge, The Courier

“We have been waiting for a long time for a book which deals constructively with the world of work which most Canadians experience in their daily life. For Canadians this has been a neglected subject. Harold Wilson’s book is an important exception. It is timely, relevant and controversial.”
--Gerry Hunnius, Atkinson College, York University

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Prerequisites
3. Power and authority
4. Trade-offs
5. Are managers necessary?
6. Technology and organization
7. Quantitative management techniques
8. Computers
9. Committees
10. Communication
11. Motivation
12. Incentive wages
13. Profit
14. Discipline
15. Rules and regulations
16. Bigness
17. International
18. Economics
19. Ownership
20. Reconciliation
21. Where to now?

References

H. B. Wilson writes from experience both as a manager and worker. He is now a trade unionist with the Letter Carriers’ Union. This book is an extremely practical analysis. It is the first book of practical and immediate use to Canadians, and it will help deal with common objections to the democratization of the work place.