Fostering Flexibility in the Engineering Work Force (1990) / Chapter Skim
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4. Conclusions
4. Conclusions
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This "cyclic development" of successive iterations is a competitive process carried out by product engineers to refine the product, customize it for more and more consumer segments, make it more reliable, or get it to market more cheaply.40 If the definition of "adaptability" encompasses the ability to transform new scientific and technological knowledge into product and process applications, then adaptability improves a nation's competitive advantage in the global marketplace not only by enhancing the production of snore engineers but also by facilitating the production of more versatile engineers who constantly seek improvements in products and processes. Adaptability is facilitated-or impeded-by the way in which engineers are supervised and managed.
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One of the most widely quoted was A Nation atRisk, which focused on grades K-12.41 One of the most thorough treatments of eng~neenng education is the Haddad report, which includes separate volumes on undergraduate engineering education, engineering graduate education and research, and continuing or lifelong engineering education.42 Before embarking on additional ~ni~aanves, it would be beneficial to find out whether recommendations from previous studies were implemented, and win what results. In the committee's view, by exploring adaptability now, the NAE is on a track that is both mnely and necessary.
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