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The article focuses on the evolution of workplaces and the challenges faced by modern managers in a dynamic environment. It discusses the significant impact of effective management on both employee well-being and company productivity, emphasizing the need for explicit, strategic managerial approaches in today's work culture.

The article shows the valuable service provided by management consultants to industries. It refers to outside opinion and specialist knowledge as the two beneficial services offered by consultants to corporate bosses or politicians. It suggests the role of a consultant in bolstering the credibility of a firm when bosses want to push for controversial decisions, as well as in spreading productivity-enhancing activities. Emphasis is given on the need for consultancies to adopt a code of conduct.

The article focuses on possible cause of low productivity Latin Americans. It states that Latin America was the world's slowest-growing regional economy between 2010 and 2020. It also states that various factors contributed the low productivity including weak investment in infrastructure and education, differences in purchasing power and Latin America's population growth.

The article discusses the emergence of a new era of macroeconomics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also cited are the main goal of economic policy under the economic theory of John Maynard Keynes, the collapse of Keynesianism in the 1970s, the synthesis of Friedmanism and Keynesianism in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as how the pandemic disrupted production and supply chains.

The article informs that China's future economic potential hinges on its productivity. It mentions that China's economic model created by the president Xi Jinping is particularly wasteful, a failing evidenced by its surging debts. It also mentions about rise in the use of industrial robots for increasing gross domestic product of the country.

The article focuses on the importance of subtracting and doing less in business management to improve productivity and decision-making. Topics discussed include the need to clear time for employees to work efficiently, reducing unnecessary meetings and messages, and overcoming the mindset of always adding rather than subtracting in corporate culture.

The article discusses the slow diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology across the economy. Topics include the limited impact of previous technologies on productivity, the challenges of AI adoption and the potential for AI to transform various industries. It also mentioned that most powerful technologies take time to diffuse due to the resisting attitude of the management and trade unions.

The article discusses swiftness of politicians to praise workers in the National Health Service (NHS), and mentions prediction of International Monetary Fund on G7 economy to contract. Topics discussed include ranking of countries based on management practice of firms, correlation between productivity and management score, and tax code of businesses in Great Britain liable for interitance of tax relief.

The article discusses the increase in defense spending across the world and mentions introduction of concept of cost disease which refer to phenomenon where industries with less productivity growth need real spending. Topics discussed include increased capabilities without corresponding increase in cost to be achieved by armed forces, automation of defense mentioned as a factor in controlling costs, and use of machine learning and automation to replace human tasks in defense.

The article discusses the possible impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools on jobs. Topics explored include the percentage of work tasks which could be affected by large language models (LLMS) according to a study conducted by Tyna Eloundou of OpenAI and colleagues, the recorded increase in white-collar jobs in the U.S. despite the introduction of generative AI, and the perceived benefits of AI to a company in terms of productivity and profitability.

The article focuses on significance of helping single mothers enter the formal workforce to boost productivity of Latin America. It pays attention to a report of the World Bank which suggest 78 percent of single mothers in Latin America and the Caribbean are in the workforce, either working or actively looking for work.

The article examines the state of politics in Germany 30 years following the reunification in 1989. According to some observations, Germans still do not agree on the meaning of the reunification. The impact of the election of Angela Merkel, who is from east Germany, as the country's prime minister is discussed, as well as the country's problem on industrial productivity and its impact on gross domestic product (GDP).

The article discusses impact of emergence of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on the transformation of the economy. Topics discussed include prediction on decline in productivity growth with appearance of new technology, role of automation in 1980 and 1990 on factory floors boosting employment for workers, and emergence of use of chatbot ChatGPT.

The article focuses on the forecast from the United Nations' (UN) World Population Prospect on working age people of Europe by 2050 with jobs sit unfilled across U.S. Topics discussed include need to consider solutions to labor shortage affecting productivity levels and economic performance, emerging gap plugged by robots that cannot be found to do the work, and "Industry 5.0" drive of the European Commission.

The article focuses on the capacity cuts imposed by the government of China on coal and steel production. Topics covered include how the capacity cuts benefited U.S. and European companies, the amount of cuts that the Chinese government will implement for coal and steel production and the impact of the cuts on coal and steel prices.

The article informs on China's economy. It mentions under its most stringent lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020, industrial production has declined, along with decline in sales of new homes, cars, and rise in unemployment. It also mentions about decline in the gross domestic product of the country.

The article informs on total factor productivity (TFP) which is a measure of the output of an industry or economy relative to the size of all of its primary factor inputs, and its impact on the gross domestic product. It mentions TFP is an attempt to measure how effective the recipe is at combining the ingredients, which in turn depends on factors including the level of education on offer to the population, the quality of business management and the depth of scientific know-how.

The article focuses on the lack of technical workers and the future of workshops that cannot upgrade in the industrial city of Dongguan, China. The national strategy to upgrade manufacturing through automation is mentioned. The reasons of low productivity in the manufacturing industry are mentioned which includes the low level of automation compared to its competitors and the low supply of China's cheap labor.

The article focuses on how technological innovations will impact employment in the future. Topics include the use of automation to increase industrial productivity, the long-term trend toward unemployment in developed countries, and how advances in technology remove jobs from manufacturing and labor industries.

The article presents several charts and maps showing the world gross domestic product growth in 2014, foreign direct investment in countries such as China, U.S., and Australia, and industrial production in Germany, France, and Japan between 2005 and 2014. Information is provided on the 2014 economic predictions for European countries.

The article discusses economic productivity. The author opines that frequently the most effective way for firms to increase productivity is to adopt improved management methods and business processes. It is also observed that many developed countries can expedite productivity growth by deregulating their service sectors.

The article reports on the global gas shortage in September 2021. Among the possible causes of the shortage are the increase in energy demand due to cold European spring and hot Asian summer and industrial production recovery. Home and business energy costs are expected to rise if the coming months are colder. It emphasizes the need for reliable alternatives to dirty sources of energy amid the energy transition of governments.

The article analyzes the effect of technological progress on the use of inflation as an economic indicator. It explores how technological advancements allowed an economy to produce more with its finite resources and affected the relationship between demand and prices. Also discussed are the implications of a global slowdown in productivity growth and the association between inflation and living standards.

The article analyzes the slowdown in economic growth in member countries of the European Union (EU). The slowdown has intensified despite the expectation of policymakers that it would just be temporary. The economy of Germany has experienced contraction as its manufacturing output and purchasing-managers' index dropped. The economy of Great Britain has been affected by Brexit. Researchers at the European Central Bank attributed the slowdown to the decline in the industrial production.

The article looks at trends in the sugar industry in India, including an increase in its production and artificial pricing.

Discusses the outlook for the volatility of economies as of September 28, 2002. Rarity of recessions in the U.S.; Discussion of moderation in the business cycle; Idea that there has been a shift in output and jobs from manufacturing to services.

Criticizes several aspects of the government's views about business productivity. The question of whether companies should be run for the short- or long-term picture; Joshua Boger and Vertex Pharmaceuticals; The Republican Congress and deregulation.

The article explores the slowdown in the growth of the Chinese economy during the period from 2007 to 2016. According to a paper from the University of Chicago in Illinois and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China has manipulated its economic statistics including its industrial output and investment. The growth of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) during the period is discussed, as well as the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on the Chinese economy.

The article looks at the increasing pressure facing the market from the state to increase productivity in China. It explores the role of the private sector in creating employment for the country's population. The efficiency and the return on assets of private and state firms are compared. The risk posed by peer-to-peer lending to private companies is also discussed.

The article provides a forecast for the expansion of the Germany economy amid threats of a slowdown in 2019. It attributes the scenario to a decline in manufacturing output, reduced business confidence and higher inflation. The relationship between the slowdown and Germany's export-oriented economic growth model is discussed, as well as the consequences of a decrease in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) .

The article discusses factors contributing to the growth of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Topics discussed include the norm for factory jobs to fully recover from economic downturn, the effect of productivity growth on manufacturing employment, and President Donald Trump's economic nationalism which aims to bring production back to the country. Also discussed are the geographic movement of jobs and job gains in counties that voted for Trump during the election.

The article looks at the recovery of the Greek economy from the crisis that started in 2008. The country's public-debt woes led to an economic collapse. The role of three bail-out packages in expanding the economy is discussed. Also explored are the country's economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), industrial productivity, and exports.

The article examines the commonality between the 1990s and the current period in terms of share price and productivity. Topics discussed include a 2013 paper by William Bernstein which suggested that periods of technological change have not been very good for stockholders, the link between the value of a share and discounted cashflows, and the connection between high asset prices and slow growth.

The article examines economic productivity in Latin America. Increases of productivity in industries and services have significantly lagged those of other developing economies. Structural reasons for a low rate of productivity growth are discussed including insufficient investment in infrastructure, a poor system of taxation and a lack of domestic competition in many sectors of the economy.

The article, part of a special section on the future of Israel, discusses the country's strong economic growth, fueled by a rollback of socialist policies, reform of the central bank, and policies to encourage entrepreneurship. However, the economy is seen to have weak foundations in a short-term high technology boom and overall lagging industrial productivity.

The article reports that the class divide is growing in the United States, but American voters do not seem to care. Productivity is increasing, but only the rich are getting richer while the poor and middle class are making less money than they did in the past. Changes in technology may be partially to blame.

The article looks at the future of economies of Asian economic tigers. It explores the reliance of economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan on increasing inputs of labor and capital. A comparison between Asian economic tigers and the economy of Japan is provided. Also discussed is the impact of the rise of populism on Asian economic tigers.

The article explores the decline in a growth slowdown in the manufacturing sector in the U.S. in 2019. According to the Federal Reserve, the country's industrial production dropped in July. The slowdown has been attributed to President Donald Trump's trade war with China. However, the country reported a lower unemployment rate and higher consumer spending.

The article analyzes the impact of privatization and nationalization on the management of public resources. It explains how privatization can boost investment and innovation. The opinion of economists that the spread of property rights is essential to economic growth is discussed, as well as the effect of land privatization on productivity.

The article explains the importance of the creation of Europe's single market to its economy. It identifies the benefits of the single market, including its ability to break down trade barriers. Companies in the European Union (EU) have created industrial champions that can protect themselves from antitrust rules and Chinese competition. Innovations are expected to enhance productivity of businesses.

This article presents economic and financial indicators for developing countries as of November 6, 2004. China's central bank boosted its one-year lending rate to 5.58% from 5.31%, its first rate rise in nine years. India's central bank raised rates from 4.5% to 4.75%. South Korea's industrial production rose by 9.3% in the year to September. Consumer prices in Turkey rose by 9.9% in the year to October. Poor countries' debt burdens continue to decline, according to the IMF's latest figures. The stock of external debt in emerging economies is expected to fall to 86% of exports by 2005. Debt-service payments (interest and principal) are also expected to fall next year, to 14% of exports, down from a high of 26% in 1999. Debt payments as a proportion of exports have been falling sharply in Latin America in recent years, but remain around four times those of emerging Asian economies.

The article discusses ways in which automobile makers counter competition. Most car factories have now been revamped more or less along Japanese lines, so the gap between Japanese and western producers has become much smaller. Glenn Mercer, head of automotive services at McKinsey, a consultancy, explains that once all the makers have got the labor content of assembling a car down to 18-20 man-hours, lean production becomes less of an issue. The main thrust of competition at the moment is in product development. In their book, "Time for a Model Change", Maxton and Wormald say that this proliferation of models and variations is making the business too complex and too expensive. Given the huge range of models that car companies must offer now, they have found they need factories that are completely flexible. The magic answer to all this, some say, is "build to order." Various working groups in the industry have been studying the feasibility of what is often called the "three-day car", quickly assembled to the customer's actual orders.

The article discusses the improvement in productivity based on new information technology in the United States as of September 13, 2003. Quarterly changes are notoriously volatile, but over the past year productivity has increased by an impressive 4.1%. Productivity always bounces back in the early stages of an economic recovery (as firms produce more with their leaner workforces). But the recent spurt has been unusually robust, especially since this has been America's weakest recovery in modern history. According to J.P. Morgan Chase, over the past five years America has enjoyed the fastest productivity growth in any such period since the second world war. Robert Gordon, an economist at America's Northwestern University, was one of the most outspoken new economy sceptics. In a widely cited paper published in 1999, he estimated that after adjusting for the effects of the economic cycle, all of the increase in labour productivity was concentrated in the manufacturing of computers, with no net gain in the rest of the economy. He concluded that the economic effects of computers and the internet were not in the same league as those of electricity or the motor car in the early 20th century. In a new paper, he admits that more recent data have shown his original conclusion to be wrong: faster productivity growth has proved more durable and has spread to the wider economy. However, as he points out, the latest data raise many new questions about why this is so. Perhaps the biggest puzzle about America's productivity gains is why Europe's IT investment has not delivered similar increases.

Offers an historical perspective and data on manufacturing during the closing years of the 20th century. Decline in the purchasing power and rise in the productivity of the manufacturing worker; Concepts such as information, automation, and theories of manufacturing that have improved productivity; Impact of the decline in manufacturing on the creation of wealth and jobs; Topics of protectionism and political activity of trade unions.