Rose vs. winter: it's a battle, and only the hardiest survive

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Roses whither in harsh winter and so too did they in the winter of 2003 where people lost a lot of roses in New England. However, research scientists in Canada have submitted roses to the unprotected Artic winter, in frosty Zone 2b.

Author: Urstadt, Bryant
Science & research, Research, Evaluation, Roses, Plants in winter

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Making work into teamwork

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Participatory management systems are being effectively implemented at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc's automobile plant in Fremont, CA. Similar techniques are also applied at Saturn Corp's factory in Spring Hill, TN.

Author: Hermann, Matthew
Production management, Usage, Participatory management, Saturn Corp., New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.

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Riding high, sinking low: when Volvo called, he took the windbreaker

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The way in which Volvo Cars of North America seeks to establish positive relations with journalists is discussed. Entertaining journalists in a luxury hotel can prove less expensive than purchasing advertising space.

Author: Urstadt, Bryant
Automobiles, Automobile Manufacturing, Advertising, Volvo Cars of North America Inc.

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Subjects list: Automobile industry
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