Raises the question of whether there is a reward for bilingualism per se in the labor force in Puerto Rico; the hypothesis that mainland American ownership and control has an impact on the distribution of bilinguals over various industry groups in manufacturing is tested using data drawn from the Public Use Samples of the 1970 Census of Population…

Illinois manufacturing firms were surveyed concerning communication training for first-line managers. Responses indicate that formal training programs exist in less than one-third of the installations; but when such training is provided it frequently includes communication concepts and skills which are practical in orientation and which are based…

Reviews current methods being used in the production of nickel. (SL)

Explains the rationale for the maquila opportunity and the reasons for the spirit of cooperation from all concerned: the U.S. government, the Mexican government, and the educational institutions. (JOW)

This study analyzes the relationship between entrepreneur human capital endowments and minority enterprise profitability. In addition to fostering industrial diversity by creating and expanding firms in heavy construction, manufacturing, and skill-intensive services, the better-educated entrepreneur group is found to be utilizing effectively both…

This chart comparing communications software packages focuses on features important to novice users. Less obvious features covered in the chart are defined, including file transfer, protocols, baud rates, file types, capture methods, file editing, macro, tutorial unattended operation, document reading, and prices. A list of manufacturers of…

The social and institutional factors affecting engineering and manufacturing trends in the two countries, and their educational implications, are analyzed. (MSE)

Presents results from study of mathematical models (Cobb-Douglas model, mixture of Poissons, inverse effects of distance, weighted entropy) relating to usage of information systems, and notes papers developed during study which provide three types of analysis--literature reviews, analytical studies, and tests of models. Six references are…

In industrial circles today the sciences and other subjects of a distinct practical nature are looked upon as more important than dead languages and classics; and as a result, technical trade, manual training, and commercial schools and colleges have increased in number, and added emphasis has been made in all schools on commerce and industries.…

The process of purchasing audiovisual hardware should eventually arrive at a point where the user's requirements and the industries' standards and guidelines correlate, keeping budgets in mind. Teachnical personnel should exchange more information on their decision making preferably through small discussion groups, or users should unite and…

Empirical analysis of 26 Canadian strikes finds strikes profitable, Industries

Describes the hardware, software, applications, and current proliferation of personal computers (microcomputers). Includes discussions of microprocessors, memory, output (including printers), application programs, the microcomputer industry, and major microcomputer manufacturers (Apple, Radio Shack, Commodore, and IBM). (JN)

Many service industries are capital intensive, and the range of expansion in output per hour is not significantly different from that found among goods-producing industries. (Author/SSH)