DocumentCode
1522589
Title
The problem of obsolescence of knowledge
Author
Evan, William M.
Author_Institution
School of Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.
Issue
1
fYear
1963
fDate
3/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
29
Lastpage
31
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9391
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TEM.1963.6449230
Filename
6449230
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