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An Admiral And Courageous Impatience, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
An Admiral And Courageous Impatience, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
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In this article the author focuses on Hyman G. Rickover, a U.S. Navy Admiral, and his philosophy of engineering ethics. He mentions Rickover's view of the proper operation and engineering of a nuclear reactor plant, from which industrial engineers in healthcare can drew ideas to make healthcare systems reliable. Also mentioned is the book "The Rickover Effect" by Theodore Rockwell.