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STEP
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An Inter-Office Memo
About
Productivity |
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Mr. Grant finally
decided to have the productivity review in the factory only. He could
not face having his own work methods investigated! However, the
results of the work study and time study in the factory were very
encouraging. So much so, that Mr. Grant thought he might try to
improve the methods of work in the offices. Before calling in the firm
of consultants again, however, he has decided to hold a competition
among the office staff. He has just sent out the following memo: |
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FROM:
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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR |
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DATE: |
JULY 12, 2005 |
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SUBJECT:
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PRODUCTIVITY REWARD |
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TO:
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ALL OFFICE STAFF |
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As a result of the productivity review carried out in the
works, faster and more effective ways of operating are now being
applied. In some sections of
our industrial
plant,
productivity has been increased by over 50 per cent. |
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The management intends to apply these study methods to
office staff, in the near future, in an attempt to reduce costs and
improve work techniques. We live in a competitive world
and our
objective is to find ways of eliminating wasteful and unnecessary
actions by all staff. |
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The
management therefore proposes to present a prize of £3,000
to any member of the staff who, in the management's estimation, has put
forward the most practical suggestion to streamline a particular office
routine. |
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All
suggestions should reach the Managing Director's office before the end
of this month. The management's decision is final. |
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