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Describes Allied, the chemical industry, and the effects of the Kepone problem (a toxic pesticide dumped into the James River) as of 1976. The executive in the case must decide whether the company should support the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act and an... View Details

Keywords: Pollutants; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Decision Making; Laws and Statutes; Welfare; Legal Liability; Business and Government Relations; Chemical Industry

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Modes of Technology Transfer as a Function of Position in the Research-Development-Technical Service Spectrum

By: Michael Tushman and T. J. Allen

Keywords: Information Technology; Communication; Research and Development

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December 1978
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Technical Communication in R&D Laboratories: Impacts of Project Work Characteristics

By: Michael Tushman

Keywords: Information Technology; Communication; Research and Development; Projects

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1978
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The Context for the Individual Rights Issues: Labor Force Trends and Their Implication

By: R. M. Kanter

Keywords: Rights; Labor and Management Relations; Trends

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spring 1978
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Reflections on Women and the Legal Profession: A Sociological Perspective

By: R. M. Kanter

Keywords: Law; Jobs and Positions; Gender; Science; Legal Services Industry

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June 1977 (Revised May 1997)
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University of Trent

By: Regina E. Herzlinger

Focuses on two issues: 1) technical systems that can be employed in nonprofit organizations for control and motivational purposes. Systems discussed range from payroll monitoring systems to zero-base budgeting and 2) the managerial environment needed for serious... View Details

Keywords: Information Technology; Motivation and Incentives; Business or Company Management; Nonprofit Organizations; Governance Controls; Education Industry

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On the Optimal Structure of Liability Laws

By: Jerry R. Green

We consider the control of tvo-party accidents through the use of liability rules that assign damages according to whether or not predetermined standards for care have been met. Particular emphasis is given to how the differential in the costs of accident avoidance... View Details

Keywords: Legal Liability; Law

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September 1976 (Revised July 1995)
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Texas Instruments: Time Products Division

By: Steven C. Wheelwright

Outlines the components of Texas Instruments' low-cost digital watch. Focus is on getting the assembly line running smoothly and efficiently in order to meet production cost and delivery requirements. View Details

Keywords: Cost; Production; Service Delivery; Performance Efficiency; Technology Industry; Technology Industry

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January 1976 (Revised November 1987)
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Contract and Consensus at General Motors--1900-1984

By: George C. Lodge

Keywords: Contracts; Labor Unions; Auto Industry

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1975
Book

The Choice of Technology in Developing Countries: Some Cautionary Tales

By: L. T. Wells Jr.

Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Technology

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1975
Book

The Information Systems Handbook

By: F. W. McFarlan and R. L. Nolan

Keywords: Information Management

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November 1974 (Revised May 1994)
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Science Technology Co.

By: Thomas R. Piper

The president of a medium-sized electronics company is evaluating the financial forecasts and proposed financing program submitted by the chief financial officer. The forecasts are prepared in constant dollars, on which basis the proposed financing plan seems... View Details

Keywords: Currency; Financial Strategy; Forecasting and Prediction; Inflation and Deflation; Risk and Uncertainty; Outcome or Result; Technology Industry; Technology Industry

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