Title :
The problem of obsolescence of knowledge
Author :
Evan, William M.
Author_Institution :
School of Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.
fDate :
3/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author discusses the depreciation of the value of knowledge among scientists and engineers. Rates of growth in R & D are compared with more stable fields such as philosophy and law. Some implications for the careers of scientists and engineers and for company policy are discussed.
Keywords :
Aging; Companies; Educational institutions; Engineering profession; Retirement; Strain;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEM.1963.6449230
