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In examining the industrialisation process in Swaziland, it is necessary to consider the industrialists and the politico-economic context in which they operate. This involves some cognisance of the machinations of the global textile industry. In this chapter, the priorities of managers and owners will be considered as well as the role of women, aspects of the labour process, marketing strategies and intra-industry competition for cottage industries and factories.
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Harris, B.J. (1993). Textile Management. In: The Political Economy of the Southern African Periphery. International Political Economy Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22461-6_5
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