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On Wed, 15 Jun 1994, Gerry Benner wrote:

> them know who (areas) is at risk, and to provide a program of redeployment
> to other areas of the company. We should show that we care (even during
> tough times), and try to support our fellow employees. The fear here is one
> of survival and security which impacts you and your family.

When our TQM progam was first initiated in January of 1993, it involved
two service departments (Animal Care and Grad College).It was billed as
a "pilot" program for more to come.

The way in which it was implemented caused a great deal of fear.Seven
employees were suddenly, with one hour's notice, redeployed.At that
time, the term "redeployment" was unknown amoungst the ranks.It had
high connotations of "lay off" albiet with pay for 6 months.

The "blitzkreig" type method used to kick off the new project was both
fearful and overwhleming.It caused a schism between the administration
and staff which as lasted to this day.I doubt that some people will
ever get over it.

The fear that this caused has had detrimental effects on the program ever
since.

We are not living happilly ever after.

Sandra M. Winn
swinn@gas.uug.arizona.edu
University of Arizona