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035			_a(Sirsi) u115315
245			_aFalling below the best standards
260			_c2001
490			_aMachinery Market _v(5265) 25 October 2001, 3(1)
520			_aA 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
590			_aWB
650			_aINDUSTRIAL TRENDS
650			_aINTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
650			_aSURVEYS
650			_aMANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
650			_aDOWNTURN
650			_aCOMPANIES
650			_aCULTURE
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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