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CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS
The Chairman stated the objectives of the conference to be
to review the opportunities for SAT Industries' tobacco
activities in the medium and long term and to recommend to the
BAT Co Board, and to the Boards of other Cc Groups with
tobacco activities, revised strategies where appropriate for
their consideration and adoption.
He referred to recent organisational chances affecting BAT
Industries' tobacco activities. There is a danger of a
weakening of cohesiveness and there must be a conscious and
determined effort to strengthen the links between the tobacco
companies.
He expressed continuing and increasing confidence in the
fut-ire of the tobacco industry. The rate of decline in the
incidence of smoking in developed countries seems to have
aba--ed and the potential for growth in developing countries
remains enormous.
Both competition and the attacks on smoking have continued
to .ncrease and it will be even more important for us to be
lea (I in such matters as market share, product technology,
productivity, and management.
Finally, the Chairman outlined the role of BAT Industries,
in particular the Group objectives find strategies, and the
challenges and opportunities disclosed by certain key ratios,
particularly when compared with Philip Morris results.
He emohasized thar- tobacco remains the principal source of
profits but, in order to ccmoete in the allocation of BAT
Industries' resources, we must ensure a continuing real growth
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SMOKING ISSUES
Action
Mr. Stewart Lockhart outlined the attack and its
results and the action being taken by the industry to
achieve an international response and regain industry
credibility. The following points arose in
discussion:-
Government Activities
Governments appear to be directing their CAC
attention more towards companies rather than TDs
consumers. More action must be taken to resist Pub. A
increasing government interference designed to
restrict comoanies freedom in such matters as
advertising and sponsorships.
The following action will be taken:-
1. Arguments must be developed on the basis of the
freedom of companies to compete, as well as the
arguments about advertising not increasing
consumption and the need to advertise low
delivery products.
2. Companies will pass to Public Affairs at
Mil lbank, for circulation to all other companies,
more information on action taken and arcuinents
developed.
3. Millbank will develop a paper on strategies and
tactics used by Grouc cc in resisting
advertising and sponsorship restrictions.
4. Companies will also, through Millbank, ensure
better circulation of favourable reports by
respected bodies or indi,!idua,'s. Receivina
companies might be able to Use such information C=
directly or initiate local studies which would
yield the same
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S. Allies must be recruited, e.g. advertising
associations, businessmen's associations,
brewers, distillers, retailers, company unions,
etc.
6. Independent studies of the economic effects of
advertising may assist, e.g. the demise of
magazines without tobacco advertising.
7. Corporate advertising on a theme which interests
the nation may in some countries strengthen the
argument for freedom to advertise.
Social Acceptability/Passive Smo!:--nq
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The Garfinkel report, due in July, will disagree
wit'l the Hirayama and other reports which indicated TDs
dan,;ers of passive smoking. Concerted PR action is Pub.Af
req fired: -
1. BWT will arrange for the US Tobacco Institute to
circulate the report and the press releases to
all I and BWT will itself circulate these
direct to CAC companies and to Millbank for all
other companies.
2. Companies must take the initiative and use all
available information to prepare an immediate
response or, better still, to use in preparatory
information flow to press, etc.
3. Any other reports by respected bodies will be
circulated, e.g. Millbank -will circulate the New
Zealand report to all companies.
Other, discussions at this conference indicated CAC
tha-: social acceptability is the greatest long-term TDs
threat. Here a--ain comoanies -all feed all available Pub.AL I
information to Millbank -who -eill ':rteE) all co mra
inf,)rmed.
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Tar Levels
When once a company has accepted the principle CAC
(if an upper tar delivery limit, there is a danger TDs
that the limit can subsequently be reduced by Pub.Aff -
government action. The danger may not be great so
.;.ong as the trend is to lower deliveries but that
cannot always be assured.
Agreed tactics are:-
1. Companies should resist any restriction, on the
argument that it should be allowed to have a
range of brands for all consumers.
2. If necessary, companies should agree that no new
brands be introduced over 20 mg tar but existing
brands with higher deliveries be retained.
3. SWAT (Sales Weiqhted Averaae Tar) limits must be
resisted because, although they do permit higher
delivery brands, there may be difficulty in
achieving the figure if consumers do not accept
lower deliveries.
It is in our own Iona-term interest to have
an objective to reduce deliveries and it may be
an advantaae to be able to show a SWAT decrease.
However, this may contain dangers in some
countries and, in any discussion with
governments on SWAT figures, companies must
emphasize the need for freedom of choice to the
consumer.
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Carbon Monoxide
CO is considered a threat to be taken CAC
seriously. Companies must muster the arguments to Ms
resist showing CO contents on packets and in Pub. Af
advertising. R D
There is reduced activity in medical circles in
connection with CO and R&D will circulate evidence to
aid resistance.
MIT will, through Millbank, circulate a
st idy of the sources of CO in the environment.
CO figures on packets etc could lead to renewed
attempts to produce a common index figure for tar,
nicotine, CO and others.
The possibility was suggested that Putting as
much information as possible on a packet would lead
to the information ceasing to have any meaning and
would defeat the objective. This was not generally
endorsed but further consideration should be given to
studying the effect of listing all known
caistituents.
Manufacturers' Associations
Infotab will be encouraged, particularly the CAC
activities of working parties. The work of such TDs
parties must be speeded up and action must be Pub. A
delegated to them.
tMA3 (National Manufacturers' Associations) must
be formed or improved wherever possible. Joint
action is difficult but must be pursued. Every
support and effort must be given to make them more
ef:2ective.
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Depending on the ability and standing of the
NKAs, they should be the best vehicle for finding the
allies listed earlier.
Action bv NMAs aives the industry the best
standing. However, although every effort must be
made to push them to take their own initiatives, that
does not in any way absolve comoanies from taking
their own actions and initiatives. Personal contacts
and visits remain a most important means of educating
company and NMA personnel in Smoking Issues.
Encouragement will be given both to Infotab
meetings of NMAs and visits between NMAs .
Other Industries
There is an increasing danaer of other CAC
industries taking action against smoking, sometimes TDs
to deflect attacks an their own industries. Examples Pub. AL E.
-ire asbestos, aluminium and insurance.
If such activity is detected, Group ccmoanies
concerned must immediately contact those companies at
the highest level.
Employee Education
Some companies have taken action to educate Pub. A
and/or inform their own employees concerning smoking
..ssues. Such activities range from seminars
..ncluding outside experts to information sheets, and
,:Over management and other employees, especially
sales forces.
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Such activities can a130 lead to information
"lowing up e.g. government or local author-4tv
:-ntentions.
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Consideration also needs to be given to
education of others, perhaps wives or employees of
cther connected industries e.a. retailing, home
improvements.
Public Affairs in Millbank will arrange a Pub. Af
meeting of experienced companies plus R&D to exchange R&D
information on experiences and techniques.
Third Party Discussions
The meeting endorsed the greater willingness of CAC
c=panies to talk to governments, departments, press, TD9
medical authorities and others. In SDite of some Pub.Aff.
disappointments, and other dangers which must be
recognised, the more open policy must be pursued on
the basis that discussion is better than
confrontation. There is now a greater tendency for
governments to consult with companies before taking
action -
It is not possible to negotiate with WHO but
d-,screet personal contacts are possible.
Discussions with press and with scientists and
the medical profession is better carried out by the
NMA, if possible, as there can be dancers to
individual companies.
Industry Credibility
Dr. Blackman described the current platform; the CAC
experience of visits to --RI. DC by Sr 4- t ish Medical TDs
Association and similar association representatives Pub-Aff.
and the talks he is giving within the Grour) which R&D 4h.
will soon be videotaped and offered to companies. He ---4
stressed that the industry cannot retain credibility
without a positive platform.
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Legal attitudes within the industry have eased
aid progress has been mad 3 in resolving the legal
restraints in publicising product developments.
Our present stance is that while we note the
v:.ews of several scientists and medical researchers
who see lower risks with low delivery cigarettes, we
must be careful not to be seen to be adapting these
v,,.ews as our own.
Thus, we are not saying that cigarettes have
been scientifically established as good or bad.
What we can say is:-
1. the product of today is different from the
product on which all the adverse epidemiology
was based; and
2. a fair number of scientists a red medical
researchers who deplore cigarettes nevertheless
say that they are finding that a low-yield
product is safer.
If the Surgeon-General and others, including
medical authorities., begin talking about lower
delivery products perhaps being less hazardous, the
industry with suitable restraint can call attention
tc such views.
Dr. Blackman also discussed a booklet. based on
his talks, which will be sent to all companies. It
may be used at comnanies discretion, but in a
careful and selected way to third parties. Great
care must be taken over translations. A covering
letter will give the release date and additional
information recruested by the meting.
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Some companies, especially in UK and USA. are
planning prospective epidemiological studies and
other conmanies were encouraged to consider such
studies. R&D will circulate a paper on methodology.
Any company considering such a study must involve
government. Such studies involve considerable
difficulty and cost.
A prospective epidemiological study in a third
world. country could be very valuable. Doubt was
expressed as to the ability to organise such a study
but Brazil will consider this further.
BWT, and perhaps other companies, are also
considering research on the benefits of smoking, in
addition to that carried on at GR&OC. Because there
may be competitive advantages in the results,
benefits research must, at least at the start, be
initiated by companies rather than by the industry.
Other Items
1. Companies must monitor covernment activities in CAC
schools. Some governments aim to eliminate TDs
smoking from the total peculation. There is Pub. Af
evidence of some propaganda being
counter-productive but this may not be so if the
propaganda starts at the earliest possible age.
It may be difficult to discover the effects for
some years. Companies should study government
propaganda films and, if necessary, take court
action to prevent screenina.
2. As each company makes important contacts -dith CAC
individuals, they will inform I who -44-11 TDs
in tu rn inform other cc;npanies and will also Pub -A ff.
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maintain an index of Such contacts.
3. The meeting endorsed the initiation of social CAC
and economic co3ts of studies as bqina TDs
useful and important, nart ict., la as tar and Pu
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Action
Dr. Blackman outlined some of the work at GR&DC
in relation to foreseen future trends and needs.
Poi -its arising from the discussion:-
1. Indications are increasing that nitrosamines may R&D
become important. Most can be removed bv
filtration but there are other methods, e.g.
water extraction of nitrates. R&D will increase
the research programme and set a target
reduction figure.
2. A reduction in specific biolocical activity is R&D
also likely to become more important. The first
requirement is an agreed satisfactory
test protocol, including additives. A meeting
of CAC companies has been arranged to devise a
programme to be recommended to the next Research
Conference.
3. Members generally are satisfied with the results R&D
of the Diet process. It was considered that the
loss of nicotine and sugars can be accommodated
but we should have a better understanding of the
influence of different process conditions on the
losses. GR&DC have a prograrme of work for a
better understanding of excansion processes but
have not undertaken engineering work to develop
second generation processes. A second
generation expansion process -nay be required in
5-10 years time and a programme of work should
be considered for the 1982 R&D programme.
4. GR&DC are currently concentrating their work R&D
with BAT(UK&E) on developing a corinercial
product with a HEE (high efficiency) filter.
GR&DC are also considering other ways of
achievina a controlled and 2,3uol r!e I iverv with
each puff. Considerable work is being carried
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out on filters but R&D will consider enlarging
the programme for this imvortant area in order
to increase the understanding and development of
other novel filter possibilities, e.g.
involving turbulence.
S. companies are becoming wary of further additives R&D
and are looking to natural enhancement of
flavours. A great deal of work is being done in
GR&DC, Germany, Brazil and elsewhere. The
conference agreed that natural flavour
enhancement is a high priority subject.
6. Cigarettes designed to offer social reassurance R&D
will assume greater importance, e.g. reduced
sidestream.
7. Carbon monoxide levels will become increasingly R&D
important and commercially viable means to
reduce them must be established.
B. A better understanding of the consumer Is of R&D
great importance through such work as consumer
awareness studies and behavioural research.
This work could have considerable effect on
future product development.
9. The latest information on the link between R&D
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nicotine and smoking behaviour does not support
the theory that low tar facilitates quitting.
10. Information on product innovation in our own and CAC
competition new brands should automatically be R&D
circulated to GR&DC and to comnanies' R&D
centres. Conference members will check if
adequate informaticn is being rqceived and
whether any improvement is required.
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Action
11. Other subjects discussed included:-
(a) Brazil could experiment and coordinate the
development of specialised tobaccos for the
Group.
(b) Questions are being asked about cigarettes
in connection with the flammability of
furnishings and similar fabrics as a cause
of hotel and other fires. MIT is doing
work on flammability and the need for a
self-extinguishing cigarette. GR&DC
support for this work should be
considered.
(c) A better understandina is required on how
ventilation changes a the smoking
qualities.
(d) More work is also required an understanding
'how tobacco processing affects the final
product. The new GR&DC and Brazil
programmes were felt to be relevant.
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GR&DC
Action
Dr. Blackman proposed that in future the GR&DC
budget should differentiate between:-
1. Innovative work agreed with CAC companies to
increase technical knowledge for the future of
the BATCo Group. This can be called the Group
R&D programme and is essential for the Group and
for all companies.
2. A technical service to those companies needing
support or the introduction of an existing
technology.
Of the 1981 total budget of 48.9 million, the
Group R&D programme comprises 46.8 million or 77%.
The present levy allocation on companies of 0.21% of
turnover does not cover costs.
A revised allocation formula for 1982 onwards
was proposed:-
Cost of Group Turnover of participant
X
R&D programme Total turnover of participants
Turnover would be net of excise and other
duties.
The conference supported the R&D management and
the GR&DC programme.
The revised allocation formula was also agreed CAC C7:@
in principle although some comp-nnies may have R&D
problems of approval by their govqrnment
authorities.
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The principle was also agreed for annual three R&D
year programmes and budgets.
The proposed three year budget for 1982-4 shows R&D
real costs slightly declining. R&D must ensure this
does not increase. Any new projects should if
possible be carried out by individual companies.
R&D will in future supply to all companies R&D
actual figures achieved against budgets.
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Action
Mr. Pritchard outlined the current and future
trends in production machinery develooment. Foreseen
trends include:-
1. Increased commitment of capital to primary CAC
manufacture, partly for upgrading and partly to TDs
permit new developments, e.g. drying techniques, Production
filling power and process control.
2. The trend to increased secondary machine speeds
will decline. Cigarette makers are already
large and expensive. On machine ventilation and
printing will both increase.
3. New machines, with more electronics, need CAC
different ooerator skills and effective TDs
selection processes are required. Product
Person Mr-, I
4. Improved factory design, including modernisation CAC
of existing factories, giving particular TDs
attention to materials flow. This may in some Production
cases involve primary and secondary plants in
different locations.
S. High speed machinery requires careful planning CAC
in product design including rationalisation of TDs
brands and packings. Productior
6. Flexibility and efficiencies incorporated into Productior
the machines are as important as higher speeds.
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LEAF
Action
Mr. Pritchard covered the supply situation and
fu-:ure development. The following points arose:-
1. overall forecast requirements for the next five CAC
years can be met but reduction in densities TDs
through expansion processes may lead to no Leaf
increases in purchases. Liaison with
governments may be required to avoid over
production.
2. World wide stocks of flue-cured have decreased
temporarily due to a crop shortage in China.
3. Increased quantities required will be achieved Leaf
largely through increased yields, rather than
expanded areas, but this must not be at the
expense of quality. However, more stringent
specifications may be a constraint in achieving
increased yields.
4. Increasing shortages of Burley are expected; TDs
sources other than USA are being developed and Leaf
this must be a high priority. Other sources are
also being developed for Maryland tobaccos. An
objective is to become less dependent on others
for future supplies.
S. Dealers are becoming fewer, bigger and stronger. Leaf
We will try to retain close relations with at
least two dealers, probably Transcontinental and
A. C. Monk. Purchase of a dealer was considered
and rejected.
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ENERGY
Action
Mr. Pritchard discussed the energy problem and
act-on taken to improve energy management The
following points arose:-
1. A lot has been done towards better energy
management but the cost of energy will continue
to increase in real terms.
2. Companies should reduce dependence on oil and CAC
electricity on grounds of both cost and security TDs
of supplies. Energy
3. Materials including filters are highly energy CAC
intensive. Cigarette package designs should TDs
take account of future materials price rises. Marketini
Waste should be reduced and, where inevitable, Energy
recycled.
4. The necessity for air-conditioned or Leaf
refrigerated leaf storage will be investigated. Energy
S. Companies should consider energy cogeneration. CAC
TDs
Energy
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MARKETING
Action
Mr. Bruell outlined the new Organisation of
Marketing Department in Millbank, the Internaticnal
Brand Strategy Committee, and world trends, threats
ard opportunities, particularly in the international
brand and low delivery segments. The following
pcints arose:-
1. The main purpose of Marketing Department in CAC
Millbank is to establish Group primary marketing TDs
policies, objectives and strategies, and to Marketim7
observe the performance of lead companies. Also
a role in coordinating international brand
strategies of operating companies with those of
brand owning companies. Support was given to
seconcbnents to Marketing Department after
discussion and agreement with companies.
2. The principal marketing emphasis must be on:- CAC
TDs
(a) international brands, which are increasina Marketinc
much faster than the total world market,
and
(b) the low delivery segment which is a sector
in which we must lead. In some companies
their share of the low delivery segment is
less than their total market share.
3. 7he development of those segments is vital and CAC
it was -agreed that we must be prepared to invest TDs
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more in the long term future cn the key brands Marketing
in accordance with the agreed priorities.
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4. International brand priorities on a regional Marketing
basis, as seen by BATCo, were presented and will
form the basis for discussions with the
brand-owning companies.
Financing of advertising and promotional support Marketing
for international brands will be discussed with
the three brand-owning companies, to establish
levels of support from brand-owning and
operating companies, to ensure that brand
support is better coaLrdinated within the Group.
6. There is a need for an improved exchanqe of Marketina
marketing intelligence including brands,
packaging, advertising and competition
activities. It is intended to i3sue special
supplements to the Marketing News; these would
be technical and confidential supplements for
restricted distribution and some might be
written by operating companies.
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PEOPLE PRODUCTIVITY
Action
Mr. Pritchard outlined the people productivity Planning
improvements achieved and forecast. The followina
points arose:-
1. The BATCo Group in 1980 would have spent some
130 million more if no action had been taken
since 1977. However, if the targets set in 1977
had been achieved, the saving would have been
L70 million.
2. A key factor in improving productivity is a CAC
realistic sales forecast. Sales forecasts have TDs
generally not been achieved but the number of Marketing
employees has increased as forecast.
3. In the light of past experience, there must be
some doubt about the achievement of the
ambitious improvements forecast.
4. The increasing costs of ' actnini and CAC
Omiscellaneouso cause concern and must receive TDs
particular attention e.g. Organisation
structure, administration systems, information
flow, mechanisation.
5. Marketing costs are also increasing but this
must be viewed in the light of increasing
competition and advertising restrictions.
6. Materials and product handling, the totality of CAC
movement within a given area, deserves greater TDs
attention. Productior c::>
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7 Lean manning is particularly applicable to low CAC
skill tasks. Future management and supervisory TDs
skills must be assured through recruitment and Personnel
training.
:3. Consideration might be given to management CAC
bonuses based not only on profitability but also Personnel
on people and asset producti7ity.
3. It was noted that, in Canada for example, the
tobacco industry is .well above the industrial
average in value added per employee.
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ASSET PRODUCTIVITY
Action
Mr. Goddard outlined improvements achieved and
forecast and methods of further improving asset
productivity (improved utilisation of assets to
increase the return on funds employed). The
following points arose:-
1. A company's record in asset productivity could CAC
affect decisions on further investment in a time TDs
of increasing competition for funds. Finance
2. Forecast improvements are largely based on a CAC
projected volume growth - which may be TDs
optimistic - and on reduction of stock levels to Marketing
target durations - which may not be achieved.
Realistic forecasts and sensitivities are
required for both people and asset productivity
decisions.
3. 'Accounts Receivable' assumes increasing CAC
importance in a time of high interest rates. An TDs
increase in trade credit can have a substantial Finance
effect on cash flow.
4. Leaf stocks can comprise 50% of all assets. CAC
Efforts will continue to reduce duration targets TDs
and progress in achieving target durations must Leaf
be monitored.
5. Manufactured goods stock levels depend on CAC
efficient production planning and the TDs
warehousing of optimum stock levels at desired Product -'
locations. -@J,
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6. Companies must develop criteria on stock levels CAC
after analysing the risk of stock-outs. TDs
Marketing
Leaf
7 . Managers should be made aware of -their CAC
responsibility for the management of assets by TDs
specific allocation of assets to the managers FDs
concerned.
8. C--mvarison with competition in the use of assets CAC
and their strategies will assist in measuring TDs
performance.
9. Principal operational measurements (e.g. target CAC
durations) should be reviewed periodically TDs
taking financial implications into account. FDs
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CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Action
Mr. Stewart Lockhart emnhasised the key role CAC
companies have in the corporate reputation of a
multinational company, manufacturing products with a
health concern, partly in developing countries.
Points arising from the discussion:-
1. CAC companies have a role in understanding the CAC
issues concerning developing countries and being Pub.Aff.
prepared to argue the Group's case.
2. The forthcoming UN code of conduct for CAC
transnational enterprises will be a basis for TDs
legislation. Millbank is preparing briefing Pub.Af
papers. All companies must monitor and seek to
influence government attitudes.
3. All companies must also monitor discussions an CAC
the Brandt Report and be prepared to out the TDs
industry view. Pub-Aff -
4. Infotab will monitor a possible UN code for the Pub -Af
tobacco industry.
S. All companies must work towards achieving self TDs
sufficiency in Public Affairs. Pub-Af
6. To moderate the wood Problem, comoanies in TDs
developing countries must procress with Pu
alternative fuels, including use of waste
materials, and with re-afforestation. C-D
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7. Problems arising from the BAT presence in South CAC
Africa are likely to increase. 7hey are being TDs
monitored and all enquiries should be referred Pub.Aflf.
to BAT Industries who are preparing a paper
reviewing the situation.
8 A Millbank working party is preparing a paper on CAC
the issues facing us as a multinational, TDs
particularly in developing countries. It will Pub.A!f
be important for companies to be aware of the
issues and policies. Although feeling against
multinationals is generally less at present, it
could arise again at any time.
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MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Action
Mr. Stewart Lockhart discussed the process of
ascertaining future management needs, identification
of potential managers and planning their career
development and the need for continuous improvement
in all these areas.
The following points arose:-
1. The Individual Development Programme (IDP) (a Personnel
selection board exercise but for existing
employees) is being used for UK and expatriate
staff. Millbank will circulate dates of future
sessions so that operating company
representatives can attend if they wish.
2. Secondments to gain experience have been CAC
increasing and should be encouraged in both TDs
directions. FDS
Personne'
3. The appraisal system is still not fu 11V CAC
effective in some companies and this needs the TDs
commitment of senior management. Personne
4. The conference expressed support for Chelwood. CAC
A secondment from a tobacco company would assist TDs
in keeping the correct balance among --helwood Personne
tutorial staff. Companies are requested to
again review the possibility of such a
secondment. Millbank will circulate a job
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NEXT MEETING
Members were unanimous that these conferences
were valuable and should be continued.
opinions varied concerning the time span but it
was agreed that the next meeting should be in not
less than one year and not more than two years.
in particular, if it is felt that there is any
loss of cohesion then the next meeting should be
brought forward.
In the meantime, delegates were requested to
write to the Chairman with any views on this
conference: the subjects discussed, any subjects
omitted, the time spent on each subject, the methods
of discussion, and any other matters.
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