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We have three articles for you this month: one on the perceptions of training, another on integrating organizational development with TQM/Six Sigma, and a third on balancing the dilemmas in the balanced scorecard.

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Training

Trainee Perceptions of Training Transfer: An Empirical Analysis

I. Nikandrou; V. Brinia & E. Bereri

Training transfer is important to all aspects of the organization, production and financial. One could have the best training programs in the world but if the person being trained doesn't see the value of the skills learned or doesn't have the motivation to acquire the skills, the transfer of training is bleak. The articles goes into detail regarding an innovative training program, called the "project method." This training design is based on the participants interests and needs. Would you like to see the results of this new design? .
 
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TQM/Six Sigma

Integrating Organization Development and Six Sigma: Six Sigma as a Process Improvement Intervention in Action Research

A. B. Jeffery

This article discusses how organization development (OD) consultants can use the Six Sigma approach to help the organization, as a whole, become more effective and productive in their goals. Six Sigma is considered a quality program because it is a systems perspective that deals with planned change. The author discusses that the method requires collaboration because certain aspects effect performance; aspects such as, work dynamics, employee behaviors, the organization's processes, and performances. Also, feedback and Scientific data analysis is relied on in determining effectiveness of the potential changes of the Six Sigma method.


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Balanced Scorecard

Balancing Dilemmas of the Balanced Scorecard

U. Johanson; M. Skoog; A. Backlund & R. Almqvist
 
The balanced scorecard, is it useful, relevant, does it take into account intangible resources? The article speaks about the critical dilemmas that often arise when trying to implement the idea of the balanced scorecard, not to mention the actual use of the balanced scorecard itself. Like with any tool, focusing on measurement and action will provide success. However, a problem appears regarding the most adequate measures being used or taken. The article explains in more detail some drawbacks and how they can be overcome. The authors state that this is not a one size fits all assessment tool and one who uses it should be prepared to make adjustments according to the client.
 

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