Aesop on quality systems: several ancient fables apply to familiar situations in the late 20th century

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Aesop, a fabulist, living in the sixth century, created amusing vehicles for illustrating the foibles of human beings through his fables. His fables provide an insight in the failures and pitfalls of businesses in the 20th century. The story of the ant and the grasshopper shows that carefull planning is a key element of any quality system, and the story of the pig, the sheep and the goat, provides a lesson in the need of management involvement in the implementation of a quality system.

Analysis, Fables

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Six lessons can steer your career path: flying lessons and quality principles

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The principles of flying can be applied to a successful quality management career. It is vital to have a thorough knowledge of yourself, as a pilot must have a thorough knowledge of the aircraft, and you must constantly assess your performance against that of your colleagues.

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Managing a multigenerational workforce

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Managing employees belonging to different generations requires effective communication and positive attitudes. Generational differences are easier to overcome in a unified company effort.

United States, Public affairs, Business Personnel Management, Social aspects, Human resource management, Conflict of generations, Generation gap

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