Corporate culture for the masses

摘要

Despite battling against a harsh economic climate, manufacturers in the UK are still notching up improvements in the performance of their businesses. But nobody is celebrating. In fact, managers in British industry today are living in constant fear of falling further behind their rivals. Confidence has been battered: few believe they are out in front. And evidence is emerging that managers are having to concentrate more and more on short-term financial targets — to the detriment of what they really believe is in the long-term interest of their companies. These are among the findings of the 13th annual survey of industrial managers, by consultant Bourton Group. Its most striking finding is that people skills and company organisation and culture have suddenly risen to the top of managers' concerns.