Industrial Management articles from May 2004

Industrial Management archives from May 2004

Corporate checkup.(personnel perspectives)
May 1, 2004... Increasingly, the public is being made aware of the importance of colon cancer screening. After putting this procedure on hold for many years, I finally decided to get it done. Something to look forward to? No. But much to my surprise, given...

Who goes and who stays?
May 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Downsizing remains a widely used business strategy in America because it's seen as a quick way to realize cost savings in an organization's labor force. But a key question often remains unanswered in popular literature:...

Sustain the change.(organisational behaviour)
May 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A project can't be deemed complete--let alone successful--until the sustainability of the change is ensured. To guarantee change sustainability, address two chief concerns at the project launch: Describe the desired state...

Spacial solutions.
May 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Industrial managers may be called upon to determine location strategy, marketing plans, asset management, environmental compliance, and a host of additional tasks that require location data. Here's a look at how far...

The collaborative experience.
May 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At their best, teams can be the core of innovation, productivity, and effectiveness. But without proper leadership, teams can waste time and destroy interpersonal working relationships. Regardless of what you may think...