Show COOPERATION IS TilE THE KEY Productivity means working smarter not harder Were We're hearing that a lot these days and its it's to our credit that many Americans arc are taking it to heart and proving that American Ameri can ingenuity is still a vital part of our national national national na na- na- na character Workers arc are realizing that getting the same job done with less effort and fewer resources keeps costs down for the company and the consumer That they know can mean the difference between job security and layoffs Improving productivity is the only way to cut back our rate of inflation and to maintain our nations nation's competitive position in the worlds world's economy That in turn is the way to make sure well we'll have enough jobs in the future to fulfill the needs of our growing labor force Each person must do his or her part butmore but butmore butmore more is needed Most importantly the major sectors of our society society business business labor and government must government must cooperate Little can cart be bedone bedone bedone done unless all are willing and involved The National Center for Productivity and Quality of Work Life recently established by Congress could prove a vehicle for these efforts |