Describes Tenneco as dealing primarily in manufacturing but with major interests in energy. Addresses issues of executive development including quality and availability of management, appointment strategies for key management and their system for succession planning. Discusses the Executive...

Describes the two‐phase implementation of a programme to revitalise a small manufacturing company. Explains how senior managers clearly identified the company′s mission, goals and objectives. Notes the highly participative workshops to assist employees to better understand communications...