Volume 5 Issue 2 (1987)
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EXAMINING THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STRUCTURES: THE UK PICT
The convergence of rapidly improving computer and telecommunication technologies is having a profound impact upon almost all social institutions. The characteristics of information gathering, storage, processing and dissemination affect the…
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DEFINING HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY: A CONSENSUS APPROACH
Reasons are suggested for care over the definition of high technology industry. Some general approaches to definition are outlined, and a chronology of definitions is presented. Conceptual and practical problems…
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BANKING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE
The introduction of new technology has been of concern to banking unions but the chances of them effectively influencing such decisions are determined by the importance attached to the issue…
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GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE ON IVF PROGRAMS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
The technology of IVF not only presents society with a range of social and ethical difficulties, but also consumes vast resources from the ‘public purse’. This paper provides an estimate…
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INDUSTRY PROTECTION PLANS: AUSTRALIAN FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURERS’ REACTIONS
Australian footwear manufacturers were surveyed in late 1986 in order to identify actions undertaken since 1981 in response to the anticipated or actual increase in import competition as a result…
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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT: THE CONTINUING STORY IN CANADA
Just over three years ago, in June 1984, the government of Canada received the report of its task force on federal policies and programs for technology development (the Wright report).…
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EDUCATING, MANUFACTURING, EXPORTING
Export of manufactured goods will play a large role in the economic future of Australia, and manufacturing will be closely linked (in markets and investment) with the Pacific rim countries.…
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AUSTRALIA: THE ROLE OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS
Limited expenditure on R & D has received inadequate attention as an explanation of Australia’s poor economic performance. This paper compares the level and composition of R & D expenditure…
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TELECONFERENCING IN MODERN ENTERPRISES
Teleconferencing makes possible the communication of persons or groups at two or more different locations. If all participants are present simultaneously, it is classed as synchronous. In contrast, asynchronous teleconferencing…