Regarding preventive quality management, Germany was lagging behind for many years. Managers relied on the famous mark “Made in Germany” for too long. They did not realize that international competition had tightened. However, times have changed. Starting with the boom in ISO certifications,...

The creation of a simulated office environment in West German commercial colleges is described. Its methods of operation, reasons for its introduction and why it has survived where other, similar innovations failed to catch on, are examined. Graduates of the process seem to find jobs sooner and...