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Toward Better Utilization of Scientific and Engineering Talent: a Program for Action; Report (1964) / Chapter Skim
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THE NEED FOR RESEARCH
Pages 43-46

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... are important contributions to understanding of problems relating to scientific and engineering manpower utilization. The case studies reported on by Paul Cherington, the projections of manpower requirements in terms of national goals by Gerhard Colm and Leonard Lecht, the discussion of the development of a national manpower policy by Frederick H
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From page 44...
... Unused potential in human resources. Our ability to draw talented people toward scientific and engineering pursuits varies greatly among different segments of the population.
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From page 45...
... Incentives for firms to invest abroad can determine to a considerable degree the pattern of flow of scientists and engineers into or out of the United States. The decision of a government agency to terminate a program, or of a firm to shift from a military to a civilian product line, may make significant numbers of specialists available to a market not prepared to employ them.
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... Research is needed to help provide a rational basis for judgment concerning issues of public policy. Issues requiring research are suggested by questions such as: What lines of action will meet most effectively the rapidly expanding requirements of higher education during the next several years?
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