The clothing manufacturing industry is an important user of the products of the dyeing and finishing industry. Major aduances in Japan have shown that the use of mechanical property data can assist the dyer and finisher in prouidingproducts that aresufficiently consistent for theirefficient conuersion intoclothes.The Kawabata Eualuation System for Fabrics (KES-F) can be used to provide appropriate information of use for quality control, product deuelopment and product specification. Current uses and applications are discussed.
Books and articles promoting “diversity” abound. Many of their authors are not clear what they mean by diversity. Many seem to be naive about the amount of conflict “diversity” can engender. And almost all authors assume–without presenting any meaningful evidence–that diversity is somehow good for organizations. This article attempts to define diversity, suggest the conflict that is often associated with it, and then investigate the conditions (if any) under which diversity with its attendant conflict can benefit the organization.
Many companies are considering using self-managed teams to move from a traditional management structure to a system that gives employees much greater responsibility and involvement. But companies can stumble badly in setting up these teams. Here are six ways to sidestep the planning pitfalls.
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