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The terracotta figures were manufactured both in workshops by government
laborers and also by local craftsmen. The head, arms, legs and torsos were
created separately and then assembled. Studies show that eight face moulds were
most likely used, and then clay was added to provide individual facial
features.^[5] Once assembled,
intricate features such as facial expressions were added. It is believed that
their legs were made in much the same way that terracotta drainage pipes were
manufactured at the time. This would make it an assembly line production, with
specific parts manufactured and assembled after being fired, as opposed to
crafting one solid piece of terracotta and subsequently firing it. In those
days, each workshop was required to inscribe its name on items produced to
ensure quality control. This has aided modern historians in verifying that
workshops that once made tiles and other mundane items were commandeered to work
on the terracotta army. Upon completion, the terracotta figures were placed in
the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.

The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. They vary in height,
uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank. The colored lacquer finish,
individual facial features, and actual weapons and armor from battle used in
manufacturing these figures created a realistic appearance. The original weapons
were stolen by robbers shortly after the creation of the army and the coloring
has faded greatly. However, their existence serves as a testament to the amount
of labor and skill involved in their construction. It also reveals the power the
First Emperor possessed, enabling him to command such a monumental undertaking
as this.

The Global Workforce Joe Wynne December 17, 2009


























	Workforce Management















There are long-held assumptions you
don’t question when your workforce exists within your own country: You
understand what training they report having completed, you know what HR policies
are common and you know your project plan is often the only thing that stands
between workgroups coordinated toward completion of work and some kind of human
maelstrom.


To avoid unpleasant surprises when
the workforce is scattered throughout the globe, these assumptions must be
dragged out into the light of day. Here are some examples inspired by my
experience.


Assumption: Routine planning and problem-solving
will suffice
Reality: Sure, you are experienced in best
practices, but there are many surprises when you work with other nations and
work cultures. The most basic things can cause frustration: bad phone
connections, holiday confusion, standard software differences, conflicting HR
policies and expectations.