Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/21

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] Consistent underexposure problem
From: Bernard <5521.g23@g23.relcom.ru>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 22:37:38 +0400

Anthony Atkielski wrote:

> It actually applies to any country, since the problems arises from
> differences in culture.  Some countries care nothing about quality
> control, others are very anal-retentive about it.  If you don't
> recognize these differences when you go multinational, you'll be in
> for some unpleasant surprises.

True. And like the man said, better realize it in time, or say goodbye
to your business. You shouldn't get too many illusions about a
unicultural world. In many countries you can't even get people to work
harder for better pay.

> Yes.  But QA isn't always a high priority, and even when it nominally
> is, it is often carried out by local talent that doesn't have the same
> standards as the home office.  I've worked in multinational companies
> for years; I know whereof I speak.

Aparently he does know whereof he speaks.

Bernard.