Table of contents
The Myth of the Computer Professional
Christopher J. RoweThe meaning of the term “professionals” in industrial management is discussed as well as its appropriateness. The division of loyalties between a manager's profession and company…
Information Theory in Practice
Steven Levy, Patrick McInturffAs the US moves from a production‐oriented to a technology‐oriented economic base, information itself has begun to acquire the characteristics of a basic resource, much like oil…
Managing the Environment
David Golding, Judith GoldingFlexibility in the design of offices can be designed in from the beginning and conditions can be provided which do not produce discomfort and hazardous working conditions. Trade…
How do Managers Position Themselves?
A.G. Peppercorn, G.A. SkouldingIn a study during Industry Year (1986) 3,000 managers contributed their views of where they would like to be in the future and gave their reasons. They also offered ideas as to…
Just‐in‐time Manufacturing
Brian MaskellJust‐in‐time manufacturing is a Western adaptation of an influential Japanese idea: the existence of inventory is a way of covering up inefficiencies of procurement, production…
Protecting Ideas and New Products
Charles D. Moss, Ann EvansAre companies effectively protecting new product ideas by using the patent system? Company awareness of the need to use the system to protect new ideas/concepts is focused on, the…
ISSN:
0263-5577Renamed from:
Industrial ManagementOnline date, start – end:
1980Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Alain Yee Loong Chong
- Prof Hing Kai Chan