Intel will begin <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6093843.html?tag=nl.e589">cutting about 1,000 manager jobs</A> worldwide this week as part of an effort to become more competitive. Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy confirmed the layoffs Thursday, saying they would "both reduce costs and improve decision-making and communications." He didn't disclose the financial costs or benefits of the cuts, but said Intel plans to share more details when it discusses financial results for the last quarter.