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Emergency Stop Devices And The Human Factors Of Response, Robert Paul Guinter

Theses

The manual emergency stop Was recognized as an im- portant aspect of machine control very early during the history of powered mechanical systems. The purpose, of course, was to allow machinery to be quickly stepped during emergencies to minimize equipment damage and/or personal injury. Today, however, the emphasis of control is being shifted more and more toward totally automatic systems. Often, the importance of manual emergency stopping and override of these systems is lost in the zeal to perfect automatic controls. The problem that evolves is how and when to provide an efficient human-machine interface to allow a manual emergency …

A Research Study To Determine The Characteristics And Attitudes Shared By Entrepreneurs And Intrapreneurs And The Similarities And Differences Between Them, Miguel A. Vargas

Theses

The United States of America has been the mecca of many ventures for people with vision, goals and perseverance. The prosperity of our nation has been paved by individuals with great ambition, determination and insight, who have dared to take on a risk in owning a business enterprise.

This research study was conducted to determine the characteristics and attitudes of both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, as well as the similarities and differences between them.

For this study, a survey of entrepreneurs.was conducted through the use of questionnaires distributed to business owners located in the counties of Essex, Passaic and Hudson, in …

Principle Causes Of Changes In U.S. Productivity, Harris Kamah Forkpa

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Productivity growth in the United States has taken a downward trend since the nation entered the decade of the 60s. This issue is contemporary because its consequences are apparent in every American industry. Government, business and individuals are equally affected because prices continue to escalate. Hence, the cost of living appears to be unmanageable. Several factors have contributed to the slump in United States productivity growth. The most important of these factors are low capital investment, strained management and labor relationships, insufficient research and development spending, low employee motivation, the attitude of organized labor unions, lack of national commitment, high …