Managing the Database
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Database management systems are moving from being procedural to being relational. Non-data processing personnel are using database systems more and more. With the decline in mainframe computers and procedural computer languages, new markets are being sought and compromises are being developed. The tactics of forming integrated systems and interfaces to combine relational and procedural products are detailed.
Publication Name: Management Today
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0025-1925
Year: 1984
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Managing Multi-Organization Projects: A People Perspective
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Project management in multi-organizational settings is explored. The literature is reviewed. Management areas considered include innovation, engineering, multi- organization, and interorganization. Success factors are listed by area. The successful manager must emphasize people. A table gives an integrative checklist covering maintaining external and internal support and hiring.
Publication Name: Engineering Management International
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0167-5419
Year: 1984
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Managing a Diverse Work Force: Women in Engineering
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Women obtain about ten per cent of engineering bachelor's degrees in the United States. As women seek employment in the engineering field, managers face a challenge of communicating with an integrated work force. Women have similar engineering skills, but often their values, experiences and expectations are different.
Publication Name: Research Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0034-5334
Year: 1984
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