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Article Abstract:

The key to a company's success in the modern business environment lies in its ability to pinpoint and quickly act on the opportunities created by new technological breakthroughs. This has become especially critical today given the extremely rapid pace of innovation. Top managers should realize that it is not enough to delegate this function to research and development departments or other similar units. They should take an active part in this effort by looking out for new technologies which have a potential impact on the company's business.

Editorial, Methods, Management, Chief executive officers, Technological innovations, Industrial management

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Queensland's far north

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The Northern Queensland, Australia, city of Cairns is a nation rapidly realizing its development potential. Cairns' major industry today is tourism, attracting 500,000 visitors to its 1,200 great reef system each year. Non-residential construction skyrocketed to $323 million in 1988 to 1989, compared with $38 million in 1982 to 1983. Cairns serves major markets in North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and nearby South Pacific.

Description and travel, Cairns, Australia

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Lesson from century 20: What did we learn that will guide us tomorrow?

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A few of the lessons learned in the 20th century that might prove helpful in the early 21st century. Topics include population growth, free market and private enterprise systems as the best way to meet world needs, and the new global social order.

World, Social aspects, Twentieth century

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