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Accelerating innovation

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The global demand for innovation continues to increase in the engineering and construction industry. As such, there is a need to stress the importance and proper utilization of technology, environmental responsibility and opportunities for global cooperation. For the attainment of a cultural transformation brought by innovation, people should be given the strong and effective leadership needed for development to occur.

Author: McCraw, Les
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 1996
Analysis, Technological innovations

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Success in the wake of the IT revolution

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This article discusses information technology and its impact on society and business organizations including architectural, engineering, and construction industry. Author points out that although both will depend on the internet, doing business is largely dependent on the innovations by the users and not the technology itself.

Author: Ahmad, Irtishad
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 2000
Evaluation, Industrial development, Industrialization

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Knowledge management: why it's not an information technology issue

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This article discusses "knowledge management" from an information technology perspective and emphasizes it s increasing importance to corporations' image and to create new value for their customers. Author refers to the old saying that "knowledge is power" and its relevance to corporations in this information economy age.

Author: Cleveland, A.B. Jr.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Journal of Management in Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0742-597X
Year: 1999
Corporations, Knowledge management, Public relations, Materials

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Subjects list: Innovations, Engineering services, Engineering firms, United States, Brief Article, Information technology, Influence
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