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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

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