Investment justification of advanced manufacturing technology: an empirical analysis

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A study was conducted to determine the justification activities that are used in US firms to justify the acquisition of advanced manufacturing technologies. The results show that justification approaches and justification criteria preference contribute most to the adoption of more integrated technologies. The number of functional departments involved in the justification process contributes more to project performance than other justification activities. Moreover, most firms do not use probabilistic justification or discounted cash-flow methods.

Research, Innovations, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Capital investments

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An empirical evaluation of the impacts of telecommuting on intra-organizational communication

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The impact of telecommuting on intra-organizational communication has been studied. Information from teleworkers, their managers, co-workers and a control group working at two Canadian federal departments were obtained using questionnaires, telephone interviews and focus group interviews. Results show telecommuting has no significant impact on intra-organizational communication. Managers who were successful in supervising teleworkers adapted their communication style to cope effectively with employees who work at home.

Work Schedules, Evaluation, Work hours, Telecommuting, Organizational communication

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Coordination in collaborative manufacturing mega-networks: A case study

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An exploration to know the successful process of partners coordinated projects is presented, through an investigation of a commercial aerospace industry's collaborative manufacturing mega-network (CMMN).

United States, Services information, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Computer networks, Usage, Services, Aerospace industry, Information networks

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