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Peer reviewedArgote, Linda; Epple, Dennis – Science, 1990
Large increases in productivity are typically realized as organization gain experience in production. Examined is evidence from several disciplines on organizational learning curves. Reasons why organizational learning rates vary are identified. (YP)
Descriptors: Assembly (Manufacturing), Diffusion (Communication), Efficiency, Engineering
Peer reviewedBiddle, Wayne – Science, 1987
Examines the effects of increased industrial funding on academic research in science. Highlights the funding arrangements at Carnegie-Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and discusses the impact of university-industry ties. (ML)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Industry, Research and Development, Research Universities
Peer reviewedGriliches, Zvi – Science, 1987
Discusses the relationship and contributions of research and development (R&D) to productivity growth in the United States. Focuses on the impacts of industrial R&D and presents study results on trends in productivity. (ML)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economic Progress
Peer reviewedBlumenthal, D.; And Others – Science, 1986
Presents an analysis of a survey of University-Industry Research Relationships (UIRR) in biotechnology that involved over 1200 university faculty. Findings indicated that researchers with industrial support published at higher rates, patented more frequently, participated in more administrative and professional activities, and earned more than…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Financial Support, Higher Education, Industry
