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SHOTGUN METHOD [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Operations
CONT

Engineers are often seen as resorting to "shot-gun" methods to find solutions. When faced with a problem, the engineer must resist the natural tendency to reinvent the system based on speculation about the cause of the problem.

CONT

Taking the time initially to develop a review strategy, preparing useful press support materials and diligently tracking all phases will yield dividends through increased exposure, award-winning reviews and a much higher success rate than your competitors who rely on shotgun methods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de la gestion
CONT

Le régime de réglementation américain est lui aussi fondé sur l'institution plutôt que sur la fonction; toutefois, on aurait pu s'attendre à un peu plus de sens pratique plutôt qu'à une méthode à l'emporte-pièce et à l'aveuglette.

Spanish

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