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Frosch, Robert A.; Gallopoulos, Nicholas E. – Scientific American, 1989
Discusses whether the industrial way of life can be maintained without exhausting resources, generating unmanageable amounts of waste, and poisoning the environment. Provides three examples of self-sustaining industrial process systems using the industrial ecosystem approach. Lists five references for further reading. (YP)
Descriptors: Ecology, Environment, Higher Education, Industry
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The labor quality index (LQI) not only serves as an important reference for monitoring the progress of the sustainable development of a country, but it can also serve as an important parameter for economic analysis. To compile such an index for Taiwan, we conducted two large-scale surveys of 1000 major enterprises and 844 union leaders,…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Foreign Countries, Economic Research, Sustainable Development
Download full textMathias, Elizabeth A. – 1993
In 1993, a study was conducted to investigate the responses of associate degree programs in manufacturing and related technical programs to current technical education initiatives. The study focused on the relationships of associate degree programs to secondary and postsecondary education and industry, curricular trends, familiarity with the…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College School Cooperation, Community Colleges, Educational Assessment
National Alliance of Business, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1993
CertainTeed's Precision Strike training program was designed to close the gaps between the current status of its workplace and where that work force needed to be to compete successfully in global markets. Precision Strike included Skills and Knowledge in Lifelong Learning (SKILL) customized, computerized lessons in basic skills, one-on-one…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Content Area Reading, Guides
Buckley, Patricia A.; Miller, Leslie D. – 1993
The Manufacturers' Alliance for Productivity and Innovation surveyed the members of its two Human Resources Councils to obtain feedback on the training employers provide their employees. The survey inquired about features of company training initiatives, special training programs that arose from a specific training need that had been instituted,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Employer Attitudes, Industrial Training
Tornatzky, Louis G.; And Others – 1989
A study was undertaken to describe how changes in the network of transactions that occur between manufacturers and suppliers have affected the scope and nature of training and related human resource practices within supplier firms. Data came from the published literature, expert opinion, and a phone survey of 15 individuals ranging from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Analysis, Industrial Structure, Job Training
Economic Policy Inst., Washington, DC. – 1986
This briefing paper presents statistical evidence from a variety of data sources that the real income of the average U.S. household has been stagnant for a decade; primary causes are also examined. The major reasons identified for income stagnation are (1) declining real wages; (2) a less productive economy (economic growth has slowed down)…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economics, Family Income, Housing
Mussnug, Kenneth; Roberts, George – 1987
The development of a data-based technical education curriculum at Western Kentucky University is described, with consideration of: assessment of the technical needs of the industrial community to identify topics for inclusion in the computer integrated manufacturing technology (CIMT) curriculum, assessment of available physical and human…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Curriculum, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development
Geroy, Gary D.; And Others – 1987
This five-volume report details an effort undertaken by Ingersoll-Rand (IR) to restore a professional tool plant in Athens, Pennsylvania, as a viable asset to the IR corporation. Volume 1, the final report, presents a historical perspective of the Athens plant, discusses the major skill and knowledge issues facing the plant, and provides the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Engineering, Job Analysis, Job Skills
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1987
Based upon the premise that manufacturing, communications, and computers are the key to productivity, this hearing before the Technology Policy Task Force was held to examine how the federal government interacts with universities, engineering research centers, professional associations, and private businesses in these areas. This document contains…
Descriptors: College Science, Computers, Engineering Education, Government Role
Nunez, Ann R.; Russell, Jill Frymier – 1981
A survey of manufacturers was conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the National Center for Research in Vocational Education to elicit the views of NAM members about vocational education--the effectiveness of vocational education, the collaborative activities between manufacturers and vocational education, and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Benefits, Educational Finance, Educational Needs
Nunez, Ann R.; Russell, Jill Frymier – 1982
A survey of manufacturers was conducted to assess views of National Association of Manufacturers members about vocational education, including its effectiveness, collaborative activities with vocational education, and manufacturers' suggestions for improvement. Findings based on the 775 returned surveys were that the most frequent grade awarded to…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Educational Attitudes, Educational Improvement
Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., Rutherford, NJ. – 1975
This manual is written as a direct followup to the "Exploring Occupation in Manufacturing Student Manual," the purpose of which was to (1) promote an understanding of manufacturing industry; (2) acquaint students with structures of the many careers, occupations, and jobs contained within manufacturing enterprise; (3) explore selected career fields…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Development, Guidelines, Guides
WEEDE, GARY DEAN – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO PROVIDE DATA FOR USE IN DEVELOPING OR IMPROVING ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. A POSTAL CARD QUESTIONNAIRE WAS SENT TO 678 MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES IN IOWA EMPLOYING MORE THAN 50 PERSONS AND ALL ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND PRECISION INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS EMPLOYING FEWER THAN 50 PERSONS. DATA WERE…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Electrical Occupations, Electronic Technicians, Employer Attitudes
Jordon, Max F. – 1967
To determine the short term effects of a large apparel plant on the economy of a relatively isolated, highly rural Ozark area (8 counties), characterized by low income and few employment opportunities, this study compared 1959 data on the study area and the state of Arkansas with similar post plant data (1960-1963). Data were compared on income…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Economic Development, Employed Women
