Current and Future Uses of the Computer: Industrial R&D in the United States

Title: Current and Future Uses of the Computer: Industrial R&D in the United States
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1986
Published In: R&D Management
Description: This study of 158 organizations sought to depict current uses of computers in R&D. A survey of senior R&D management by the Industrial Research Institute identifies a number of salient features. Routine computer use is becoming a characteristic of scientists, engineers, and managers. Yet characteristics of usage differ markedly by size of R&D unit and by line of business. Moreover, patterns of responses suggest on‐going changes toward the time when R&D will be strongly coloured by the context of an integrated, intelligent computer environment. This implies new roles and skill requirements for R&D managers, professionals, and support staff. Copyright © 1986, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
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Citation: R&D Management. 16. Issue 4. 279 - 289. ISSN 0033-6807. DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9310.1986.tb01174.x.
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