Wenkeskemas: Die Handige Bestuursinstrument

SYNOPSIS The placing of suggestion boxes at strategic points and the periodic emptying thereof, does not mean that the company has a formal suggestion scheme. There are certain requirements which must first be satisfied before the scheme can be regarded as being a formal scheme. A suggestion scheme has different objectives. The most important one is to stimulate creative thinking. It holds advantages for both the company and the worker. Suggestion schemes can also have disadvantages, the most probable one being the facilitation of individualistic rather than team work. Three methods can be followed when establishing a suggestion scheme. Each method holds advantages as well as disadvantages, which must be carefully considered. In order to establish and maintain a successful suggestion scheme, certain steps must be followed. With a well-thought-out strategy, the correct enterprising atmosphere and with management's full support and involvement, a suggestion scheme is a useful management instrument for incre...