The old generator of Global is still there, extremely noisy, a serious nuisance for all those working in the factory.

Just a few meters away, however, a new house for the generator is being built, fully insulated to reduce noise to acceptable levels.

The cost of the entire operation is US$ 100,000: a major investment in respect of legal requirements, but also a clear sign of the new entrepreneurial concern for the quality of the work environment and the health of the workforce. The improvement also shows that, while low-cost initiatives are a powerful means to improve working conditions and productivity within enterprises, major, more costly changes may also occur when the process is well underway and the new ideas firmly rooted into managerial strategies.