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AbstractThe classic analysis of a potato harvester by Grossfield and Heath is reworked. The present value of the benefits is shown to depend on the way capital costs are handled and on the way the benefits are identified. It is concluded that, by 1965, the harvester had not, in fact, yet generated positive benefits. Attention is drawn to the ambiguities of interpretation which can arise from the choices of discount rate and base year. Finally, some difficulties in extending the analysis to incorporate social effects are mentioned.

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00001.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe open system model is applied to examine government industrial research institutes. Their observed ineffectiveness is in part accounted for by a growing discrepancy between organizational structure and activities and rapidly changing task environments. A number of suggestions for reorganizing the research institutes are offered. It is, however, indicated that in a change program aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness: (a) the focal organization's management could assume a more active role; (b) relevant parts of the environment should also be considered as targets of change.

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00002.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThis paper discusses key factors in starting up local production of radials ahead of most other manufacturers, and how this affected comparative profitability. This led to the build‐up of a viable capability for adapting basic overseas innovations to suit local conditions. It will be shown how this capability, in combination with independence in decision‐making, compensated the Australian manufacturer relative to resources available to those manufacturers with overseas affiliati

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00003.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractEvaluation of the research management literature identified key issues relevant for managing academic interdisciplinary research projects. Based on these issues, a nationwide survey of American academic interdisciplinary research projects was made to determine the extent and form of these literature issues in practice. Similarities and differences between literature claims and research findings are presented, together with comparisons between academic interdisciplinary research and other forms of group research.

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00004.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractWe see in analogy an effective and creatively led organisation as a thriving and successful tree. To understand a'successful tree' we need to study the ecology of the tree—the tree's own fundamental characteristics and how they relate to the total environment. We also need to understand how the tree adapts and renews itself in the continual battle for survival. We see some possible adaptations as being readily accepted by the tree while others as being resisted to the extent that if forced will result in its death. Relating our analogy back to organisations we have developed a system by which senior managements can study the ecology of their own organisations and give priorities to particular courses of adaptive action for survival. We also consider two methods by which managers can assess the acceptability of particular changes in their organisation

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00005.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe new Patents Act which came into force on June 1st 1978 contains radical provisions on the remuneration of employee inventors who are now under certain conditions entitled to a share of the benefits flowing from any outstanding inventions they may make. The reaction of industry has in general been unfavourable and as a questionnaire survey of a sample of British industry taken mainly from the Times Top 1000 companies suggests, there appears to have been some lethargy in taking adequate steps to meet the requirements of the new Law. This short note outlines the changes with regard to the reward for employee inventions, examines the possible effects of the new legislation, and discusses the actions that companies should make and are making.

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00006.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe use of Hazard and Operability Studies is slowly spreading in the production areas of the chemical industry. Not only are applications more widespread within the originating company (ICI), but other companies both in the UK and in continental Europe, are starting to use this approach. The value of the technique in detecting operability problems as well as hazards is starting to be appreciated.Applications in the R&D area are also developing along similar lines although well behind the production area and possibly still confined to ICI.Various forms of training are becoming available and increasing interest is being shown by the regulatory authorities concerned with planning permission for chemical plants.

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00007.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00008.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00009.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0033-6807    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00010.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY