Training Managers for High Productivity: The Hughes Approach

Article Abstract:

A productivity study of Hughes Aircraft Company demonstrates that management is the key to productivity. Attitude and motivation are the two factors that determine differences in productivity among qualified individuals. Elements of an effective psychological work environment are detailed. Productivity courses and seminars have been used to train managers. The seminars deal with the anatomy of productivity, organizational productivity, personal productivity, and means for improving productivity. These seminars are effective for all levels of management. Approaches to productivity evaluation include quantitative measurement and qualitative assessment.

Methods, Surveys, Study and teaching, Management training, Labor productivity, Attitudes, Attitude (Psychology)

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How to get the most from team training

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Proper training is essential to the success of work teams. Training involves education in process skills which include problem solving and brainstorming, and behavioral skills such as communications and conflict resolution. Team development also undergoes four stages, namely, the forming or getting acquainted stage, the storming stage characterized by conflict, the norming stage where members learn to work together and the performing stage where team begin to function effectively.

Management, Training, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Employee training

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Teaming up with training for world-class performance

Article Abstract:

The way in which the Vermont American Corporation's nonunion manufacturing plan combined teamwork with training to improve performance, is considered.

Usage, Officials and employees, Occupational training, Vermont American Corp.

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