Image from Google Jackets

Falling below the best standards

Series: Machinery Market ; (5265) 25 October 2001, 3(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A new report , "Culture Shock" from management consultancy Bourton Group says that UK industry is a lot healthier due to continuous improvement, but is still falling below the best international standards. For the first time in the 13-year history of the survey that tracks industrial trends and attitudes, none of the 180 UK companies rates itself as 'first class'. The reports singles out UK company culture as the main impediment to improved performance. "Culture Shock" is available from the Bourton Group, tel 01926 633333. £50. Bourton Group web site: http://www.bourtongroup.com
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
News article London News article WB3740-09 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 115315-1001

A new report , "Culture Shock" from management consultancy Bourton Group says that UK industry is a lot healthier due to continuous improvement, but is still falling below the best international standards. For the first time in the 13-year history of the survey that tracks industrial trends and attitudes, none of the 180 UK companies rates itself as 'first class'. The reports singles out UK company culture as the main impediment to improved performance. "Culture Shock" is available from the Bourton Group, tel 01926 633333. £50. Bourton Group web site: http://www.bourtongroup.com