FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE PRACTICES - EVIDENCE FROM A NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY

The authors estimate the extent to which establishments have adopted s ix alternative work organization practices. Findings from the 1993 Sur vey of Employer Provided Training show that some 42% of all establishm ents used at least one of these practices, and among establishments wi th 50 or more employees the figure was nearly 70%. Establishment chara cteristics that were positively related to the use of the practices we re the recent introduction of new technology; large size; manufacturin g as the primary activity; incentive-based compensation; the provision of generous benefits; and the use of extensive training. The choice o f practices varied greatly among establishments, with no apparent ''be st practice.''