National interests in an age of global technology [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering
| National interests in an age of global technology [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | x, 159 p. : ill |
| Disciplina | 338.97306 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeeThomas H. <1923-2001.>
ReidProctor P |
| Collana | Series on prospering in a global economy |
| Soggetto topico |
Technology and state - United States
International business enterprises - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-21227-6
9786610212279 0-309-58282-2 0-585-14274-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455939803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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National interests in an age of global technology [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering
| National interests in an age of global technology [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | x, 159 p. : ill |
| Disciplina | 338.97306 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeeThomas H. <1923-2001.>
ReidProctor P |
| Collana | Series on prospering in a global economy |
| Soggetto topico |
Technology and state - United States
International business enterprises - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21227-6
9786610212279 0-309-58282-2 0-585-14274-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778504803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
National interests in an age of global technology / / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering
| National interests in an age of global technology / / Thomas H. Lee and Proctor P. Reid, editors ; Committee on Engineering as an International Enterprise, National Academy of Engineering |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | x, 159 p. : ill |
| Disciplina | 338.97306 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeeThomas H. <1923-2001.>
ReidProctor P |
| Collana | Series on prospering in a global economy |
| Soggetto topico |
Technology and state - United States
International business enterprises - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610212279
9781280212277 1280212276 9780309582827 0309582822 9780585142746 0585142742 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
National Interests in an Age of Global Technology -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Summary and Recommendations -- CAPTURING THE BENEFITS OF GLOBAL TECHNICAL ADVANCE -- DOMESTIC POLICY DIRECTIONS -- INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIRECTIONS -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- 1 The Emerging Global Technical Enterprise -- CONVERGENCE IN TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES OF INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS -- INTEGRATION OF NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISES SINCE THE MID-1970S -- GROWTH OF U.S. ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INTERDEPENDENCE -- CHANGING CORPORATE STRATEGIES TOWARD TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION -- INTERINDUSTRY VARIATIONS IN THE SCOPE AND CHARACTER OF GLOBALIZATION -- Automotive Industry -- Construction Industry -- Aircraft Engine Industry -- Cross-Industry Commonalities -- GLOBALIZATION OF U.S. UNIVERSITY-BASED TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- 2 Opportunities and Challenges of Globalization -- THE PROMISE OF GLOBALIZATION -- CHALLENGES FACING THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TRADING PARTNERS -- Forces That Lead to Domestic Protectionist Response -- International Asymmetries of Market Access -- The Different ''Learning'' Aptitudes of Nations -- The Threat of Global Monopolies -- GLOBALIZATION: ON BALANCE A POSITIVE TREND -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- 3 Strengths and Weaknesses of the U.S. Technical Enterprise -- U.S. COMPARATIVE STRENGTHS -- The National Research Enterprise -- Advanced Technical Education -- The Domestic Market -- Information Technology -- The Nation's Pool of Technical Talent -- The Cultivation of Individual Creativity and Initiative -- Building on National Technical Assets Through Globalization -- U.S. COMPARATIVE WEAKNESSES -- Failures of the Educational System -- The University-Industry Mismatch -- The Eroding Economic Infrastructure -- The "Not-Invented-Here" Syndrome -- NOTES -- REFERENCES.
4 Capturing Benefits of Global Technical Advance: Policy Implications -- GLOBALIZATION OF ADVANCED TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES -- THE CHANGING CHARACTER OF COMPETITION AMONG NATIONS -- IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES -- POLICY DIRECTIONS -- Domestic Policy Directions -- Policy Initiatives to Enhance Technology Adoption, Adaptation, and Diffusion -- A New Approach to Generic Technology Development -- The Issue of National Treatment -- Improving the Nation's Work Force and Economic Infrastructure -- Technical Competence in Government -- International Policy Directions -- Mutual Obligations of Multinational Corporations and Governments -- Greater Uniformity in Antitrust Policy at the International Level -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- Appendixes -- Appendix A Industry Technology Profiles -- I Aircraft Engine Industry -- II Automotive Industry -- Reference -- III Biotechnology -- Defining "Biotechnology -- The "New" Biotechnology -- Ongoing Technologies and Competencies -- Key Elements of Bioprocess Technology -- Biocatalysts -- Separation and Purification -- The "Biotechnology" Industry -- Emerging Technologies -- Biotechnology and ''Engineering as An International Enterprise -- IV Chemical Process Industry -- V Computer Printer Industry -- Current Technologies -- Solid-State Lasers-Japanese Leadership -- Ink Jet Technology-U.S. Leadership -- Manufacturing Costs-Japanese Leadership -- Design Capability-Japanese Leadership -- Printing Materials-U.S. Leadership -- Software Applications-U.S. Leadership -- Emerging Technologies -- Color-U.S. Leadership -- High-Speed Printers-U.S. Leadership -- Scanning-Japanese Leadership -- Facsimile-Japanese Leadership -- Technology Summary -- VI Construction Industry -- International Differences in Industry Structure and Its Consequences -- Contracting Practices -- The Regulatory and Business Environment. VII Electrical Equipment and Power Systems Industry -- References -- VIII Semiconductor Industry -- Appendix B Contributors -- Appendix C Biographical Information on Committee Members -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910970045303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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