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counterparts. This product of the Process may stand in considerable contrast to expectations of

cooperative engagement that exist elsewhere in the organizations. In such instances, the

Convened Group is expected to have considered the necessity of widespread cultural

adjustment as a factor in WSS set implementation. As with any significant safety initiative,

senior management has the authority to employ many proven techniques to facilitate

organizational acceptance of the transition to a more standards-based and work-centered

approach to the conduct of work. DOE Guide 450.3-2, Attributes of Effective Implementation,

provides a description of outcome criteria for evaluation of WSS set implementation

effectiveness. This Guide identifies 21 measurable attributes which have been correlated with

effective standards implementation.