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... In industry, it produces a virtual flight of experienced engineers out of technical work and into engineering management, and even into nonengineering fields {Guterl, 1984J. This problem is deeply rooted in the nature of our economy and
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... Viewing the matter strictly in investment terms, the panel believes that a considerable inefficiency in the use of the nation's technical resources is involved. Given the rapidity with which government demand can change, and the scale of change involved, it does not seem appropriate to rely completely on the engineering profession to make the great adjustments necessary to meet those demands.
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  • beginning engineers
  • technical work
  • government demand
  • experienced engineers

  • engineering fields


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