Virtually every organization uses this theme. Initially, the statements are reassuring, almost comforting. I have been in Human Resources Management and consulting for over twenty years and have spent my career helping corporations take care of their most important asset. However, over the years, I have become cynical, even critical of the corporate wordsmiths.
Actions speak louder than words.
Students and managers are trained to analyze a project, estimate costs, facility requirements, anticipated useful life, the residual value, and the return on the investment. A capital equipment forecast and budget is prepared. Depending on the size of the company, the acquisition of the equipment is conducted by a senior manager or someone in purchasing. The purchasing agent may, with a representative from the requesting department, travel to see the equipment in operation. Discussions are held with the users regarding productivity, accuracy, reliability, defect rate, and maintainability.