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VP .~,..Unfortunately, they did not include the Philip Morris Research

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have found a dual ladder system that does work - one that does not ftll
the higher technical slots with ex-managers, but rather with senior
scientific personnel who are rewarded for their technical contributions
We pay them for performance as well as welpay division managers and
r'{ department directors . We involve them in program planning and decision
~ making . L We give them wide latitude for Independent action and in every
-. ~ way increase their visibility outside the research depa .rtment, In company a;
mianagement, and In peer status groups outside the company. We main- .' ;
I Aain a flexible organization and, so far as possible, avoid the over emphasis
~ of product planning and administrative assignments which stifle technical '
career development.
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Morris Research Center practices many of the recommendations which
they advocat e In their article . I would be very happy to have them visit

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