QUALITIES REQUIRED BY SME BUSINESSES IN TECHNICAL STAFF IN CASE OF CRISIS: WOODWORKING INDUSTRY SAMPLE

Abstract

Owners and/or managers of the small enterprises who are obliged to take the responsibility of making decisions at times of crises due to the very nature of these enterprises should have a perspective of strategic thinking and should be able to make an accurate analysis of the internal and external environments in order to overcome the crisis with minimal loss and damage. Sought qualifications are having information in automatisation with computer programs (Autocad, CAD/CAM, Solidworks etc.), practical technical detail and construction, having an innovative and entrepreneur structure, being able to make innovative design and produce solutions, knowing more than one foreign language, and being able to use CNC machines. It is seen that the enterprises in question have taken precautions for improving the quality of the innovative products and increasing the labour productivity as well as for reducing the costs in such periods. 

Keywords

• SME,woodworking,production

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