What can we learn from the history of technology?

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A study was conducted to examine what technology scholars and management technology students can learn from the history of technology. Results indicated that scholars and students can profit intellectually from encounters from the history of technology through access to people who design, manufacture, manage and utilize technologies that influence everyday life. In addition, they can also disseminate information that can influence policy makers on how to better manage technology to influence practices and understandings of changes resulting from technology.

Practice, Students, Scholars

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Modeling cultures of project management

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A study of cooperation between a Japanese and a United States company showed benefits from contact between the two cultures, with Japanese understanding on flexibility increased, as was American understanding of the benefits of a holistic approach. The project involved Apple Computer Inc. which required an automated computer assembly project, and Hirata from Japan. Two models which are useful in understanding the processes involved are the funnel model, which emphasises control, and the flexible fermentation vat perspective.

Electronic computers, Management consulting services, Project management, Case studies, Economic aspects, Culture, Apple Inc., Hirata Technical Company Ltd.

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An empirical investigation of technology strategy in computer software initial public offering firms

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The relationship between different dimensions of technology strategy and perceived stock market potential for computer software-related initial public offering (IPO) companies is analyzed. To obtain a value for each of the technology strategy dimensions, a content analysis was conducted on the company's IPO prospectus. The findings are in agreement with the suggested relationships for perceived IPO value and two of the propositions, namely technology posture and technology-experienced executive.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, Stockholder Relations, Planning, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Securities, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Investor relations

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