Managing technology at the Indianapolis 500

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The concept of technological advance is studied via an analysis of progress in the speed of qualifiers to the Indianapolis 500 motor race. The concept generally involves many small improvements and occasional big breakthroughs. The management of this famous race has been able to contain abrupt improvements in racing time by setting pertinent rules and standards that also serve as achievement goals for participants. Management has considered this constraint on technology as a means to maintain audience interest and incrementally build up spectator enthusiasm through the years.

Innovations, Indianapolis 500 (Automobile race)

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Complexity in technology management: theoretical analysis and case study of automobile sector in Japan

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The factors related to technology management are discussed and a model is formulated for analyzing complex situations in a two-dimensional form, based on object complexity and human related complexity.

United States, Decision-making, Models, Decision making

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The application of operation and technology roadmapping to aid Singaporean SMEs identify and select emerging technologies

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The importance of roadmapping technologies to aid small and medium enterprises in Singapore is studied. The five steps of operation and technology roadmap are highlighted.

Singapore, Management dynamics, Analysis, Usage, Company business management, Small and medium sized companies, Road maps

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