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A review of studies from different European countries reveals that res
earch into the new role of middle management in new production systems
is quite inconsistent. Referring to the example of the German 'Indust
riemeister' (master craftsman) if will be shown that these inconsisten
cies are due to different models of the future role of middle manageme
nt.