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I agree with regulation. The problem is varying by Industry and area. It is the excess of paperwork, the poor behavior and the lack of experience by many of them. Also, many times you have a shortage of service people or inspectors. Other times it is the lack of ambition. Have you ever had service with a smile from most Government employees? It is rare. The short is that there is lots of excess, unnecessary paperwork that has to be filled out that has nothing to do with the projects and much that is none of their business. I would know.
There is also the need for technology to catch up with regulations so you can use products that work for what they are designed.
I feel that you need to place High standards at the top. If they follow the laws at the top, the subordinates will to. How many times do we see folks enforcing laws and regulations but not following the laws themselves. Ask the Bankruptcy court in Delaware about it.
RJ
