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Show THE SAMPLER Thursday, December 2, 1982 New management technique 'Quality Circles to debut at Dugway find their organization will the threatened econputting theonJapanese its feet. He obomy back tained the services of two Americans, who introduced Very shprtly you, the Dug-wa- y employee, will be intro- duced to a new term. It is "Quality Circles". You may have heard of it, and you may have worked with it. If you haven't I will try to. explain. You need to know, because it could have a profound effect on your future at Dugway. Basically, Quality Circles are small groups of workers who voluntarily meet on a regular basis, usually for an hour, to identify, analyze and solve problems they experience in their jobs. Now before you turn up your nose, and say. it won't work, read on. The concept is very simple. It is based on the premise that the persons doing the job are those most familiar with its content and are the most likely to be able to influence the quality of the product in a con- their statistical quality trol. The Japanese modified their theory, and came up with quality circles. It took several years, the 1970s, actually, but it finally returned to the United States when Lockheed Missile recognize the individual worker as an active participant in the management of the organization, one who the-progra- Sys- Polaroid, Tinker Air Force Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, even the I.R.S. Closer to home, Tooele. Army Depot has noted numerous success stories as the result of Quality Circles. Dugway employees' who volunteer will find Quality Circles a worthwhile source There will of be no restrictions on what organizations are suitable to form Quality Circles, except of emthey be made upsame type ployees who do the of work, who work together to identify, analyze, and solve problems. However, initially only three or four Circles will be set up in order to allow an evaluation of the system, and seif-expresio- possesses- the desire and ability to identify and solve - product or service related problems. Now that is a lot of words. But the history of this rather simple system is impressive. It started with the Japanese after the war in an effort to improve their product quality. Prior to the war they were known as the "Junk Merchants of the World. General Douglas MacArthur, Commander of the United States Occupation of Japan, was committed to a policy of to be responsible for coordinating the activities of all the circles operating on Dugway. He will also play a key role in setting The Post Commander, Col. Carruth, in making the announcement of the Quality Circle program on Dugway, assured everyone that the recommendations of all Quality Circles will be seriously considered, and if not entirely adopted, certainly portions dollars. Others have followed suit, including Westinghouse, General Motors, Honeywell, positive way. Quality Circles . being the leader. A facilitator will be named tem Division adopted the program. Officials estimate a savings of about . allow everyone the opportunity to see the results. Later the number of Circles are almost limitless. Those who volunteer will receive in-dep- th training in Quality Circles techniques. The circle leader is gener- ally a first line supervisor. For Players For Spectators All Velour or Fleece Fashion Actionwear , by with operate more efficiently, of morale a higher degree among workers. That will eventually reflect favorably on the managers and super- process. He said, that here at Dugway, managers and sup-ervis- rs are reminded that leaders as well as are theymanagers, and that they will - visors. The wheels are currently in motion to set up the system, and word should come shortCircles will ly when Qualityon Dugway. begin operation encourage, help and support the pepole under them, that they are all part of the organization trying to attain higher goals. Actually, he said, in most cases, managers wilj Christmas ttirs available Fir Once again the Bureau of Land Management office in Salt Lake City has granted the residents of Dugway a permit to will be. The first step in the Quality Circles process is the identification of problems. These can come from within the Circle, or form employees who elect not to serve. If a group has developed an extensive list of problems, it will vote on the n. are being bers the opportunity to present their accomplishment to those who will make the decision on whether to adopt their suggestions. Col. Carruth indicated that the support of supervisors and middle managers as well as top management is vital to the success of the program. He said that managers might feel that their prerogatives however, as members become more familiar with the process, the supervisor can allow members to take turns cut Christmas trees in an area located about 12 be someone there to help you find the area and the truck. It is a fun way for the to start the family all appreciate will tree more. For further information call the Public Affairs Office at 2116. Christms season and they miles from the front gate. Trees can be cut durof ing the weekend December 10, 11 and 12 or December 17, 18 and - 19. top three or four problems. These are then discussed more thoroughly and one will be chosen to be worked on. Next comes the decision of the. course of action to be taken to analyze the problem. This is facilitated by Data Collection. Technical Specialists and other employees can be brought into this action. Once this information is collected, the Circle can zero in on the major cause of that specific problem. They then review the list of cuases to determine which is the most likely cause of the problem. The final step is the A truck will be posted on the site on December to carry trees back to post for those who do. not have their own transportation, or do not want to carry it on their 11 thie own vehicle. On that day, residents tree, tag it and it will be brought back to the Post. Owners then can pick up their tree at the of Dugway can cut their management presentationmemwhich gives the Circle . . t Commissary parking lot later that evening. The . area where trees can be cut is found by turning south (right) outside the Main Gate, proceeding about 10 miles where you will cross the Simpson Springs Road (The Pony Express Route) after crossing that road continue south for two miles. At that point you can cut trees from either side of the road for a distance of 3 miles, however. you should not go beyond fences on the right side of the road, that is private property. Qn the left, trees can be cut from an area more than a mile back off the road. The cutting area extends for three miles on both sides of the road. to - An attempt willbe made tie yellow ribbons along the road that will indicate where trees can be cut,' weather permitt- ing. The only trees available in that area are junipers, however, if you look you can find some beautiflly shaped trees. Larger, trees can be cut in order to cut the tops out to serve . as Christmas trees. On the 1 1th there will . Disabled Vets Get Aids For In New VALiving Program The Veterans Adminis-tratio- n is seeking seriously disabled veterans to participate in a new program of independent living ces. servi- The goal of the is to decrease the program disabled veterans dependence on services from others m required the family and community. Independent living aids . provided under the may include housing modification, personal care attendants, artificial parts pro-gra- m eL1.Imb5 transportation in fining I1- skills VUgordinatin VA benefit grams. program with pro- ached-le- d to continue througheIigibbiSli985veteran may receive up to two ennce. geared to yeanof increae- ,eVel of inUndence!1" r toEeSl? Shop-by-pho- ne 882-620- 0 The JCPenney Christmas Catalog HM.XC. Fnny Company. Inc. the af being made new tenefit 60 states b?a FnrDr8trLCt of Colum proeri11 n a11 informa-in.- ? lndePendent an?al liv-Vocatio- 1? cntact the Rehabilitation Officer at the nC.T8eliwn re8t VA Office? ReSional |