The 1980s will seem like a walk in the park when compared to new global challenges, where annual productivity increases of 6% may not be enough. A combination of software, brains, and running harder will be needed to bring that percentage up to 8% or 9%.

By 1999 he was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine. Jones. Welch has received criticism for a lack of compassion for the middle class and working class.

(born (1935-11-19)November 19 1935) is an American business executive author and former chemical engineer. In 2006 Welch's net worth was estimated at $720 million.