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Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 31 Number 4, Summer 1989, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - COMPETITION AND CHANGE The way we organize human affairs is undergoing its most profound transformation in 2,000 years. By Thomas J. Peters

15 - WHAT'S A CHRISTIAN FAMILY TO DO? Some practical suggestions on family life in today's too busy world. By Mitch Finley '73

18 - REFLECTIONS OF A JESUIT'S EARLY YEARS Santa Clara's former president writes movingly of his experiences as a Jesuit novice. By William J. Rewak, SJ.

24 - A TOUCH OF WRY B.T. Collins '70 is an outrageously funny man who just can't seem to leave politics alone. By Barbara Wyman

28 - …

A Dss For Animal Nutrition Planning, Krishna Prasad, M R Gopalan, S Sridhar

IIMB Management Review

In recent years, after the much acclaimed success of the Green
Revolution, the nation’s planners are coming to realize that it is not adequate for
the nation to have enough to eat, it is also important to have quality food. There
has, therefore, recently been a new emphasis on industries such as dairy and
poultry. It has been realized that there is a need to harness India’s enormous
animal resources. (There are, by one estimate, some 480 million livestock in the
country, including about 230 million cattle and 136 million poultry). Significant
improvements in the productivity of livestock can be …

A Dss For Farm Management, Y Kashi Vishwanadhan

IIMB Management Review

Farm management is a decision process. The tarmer and the state as
decision makers at different operational levels have some what conflicting
objectives to achieve-the farmer has to choose between alternative use of
scarce resources - land, labour and capital and operate his farm to maximize
the net returns; whereas the state has to increase the agriculture production to
meet the demand of the population even at higher levels of input costs. It has to
take decisions relating to Support Prices for various crop products, credit and
input supply in such a manner as to ensure healthy progress in the …

A Dss For Optimal Product Mix For Dairy Plant Operation, V Nagadevara

IIMB Management Review

The dairy industry in India has become very well organised as a result of
Operation Flood Programmes and massive World Bank aid. A number of Dairy
Development Corporations and Producers. Cooperative Societies have come
into being as corporate bodies apart from private dairies already in operation.
These Dairy Development Corporations essentially follow the Anand Model of
cooperative structure. This Structure builds on a vertically integrated single
industry cooperative that links rural producers with urban consumers by
introducing intensive milk production systems and improved technology for
processing and marketing. It is a three tiered structure. The three tiers are (i)
the …

A Sugar Movement Planning System For Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation, Nirmala Hindupur

IIMB Management Review

Public distribution of essential commodities is a vital sector of the Indian
economy. This sector, with its diverse activities, has tremendous scope for
efficiency improvement and cost control through the implementation of
Computer-Aided Management (CAM) Systems. Because of its vital importance,
this area is one of the thrust areas selected by CAM Centre, ASCI, Hyderabad
for the development of CAM systems.
The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. (KSCSC) is one of the
organizations identified for the development of CAM systems.
This paper describes the Sugar Movement Planning System designed
and developed under the GAM project by the author at …

Computerized Location And Distribution Of Fertilizer, V B Kaujalgi, A K Rao

IIMB Management Review

Distribution of manufactured products to the places of consumption is a well known management problem, and a complex one on account of the size of
the problem, the variety of modes of transportation available, Government regulations and management conditions. It is very difficult even for an expert
manager to work out an acceptable plan of distribution of the commodity in a reasonable time. Day to day management of the distribution is almost
impossible by the manual method for even a medium size distribution problem. Computers are now playing an important role in management decision
making. Such applications are becoming attractive …

Management Of Construction Jobsite Productivity : A Self Assessment Approach, Nicos Poliviou Nicolaou

Theses

A critical component of construction project management is the improvement of jobsite productivity. This paper proposes a procedure for use by project managers to assess jobsite productivity performance. The methodology provides a framework which when applied will identify specific aspects of the jobsite where potential productivity improvement is possible. A major feature is its systematic approach which will direct the project manager to the specific resources which when better managed will lead to lower construction costs.

Simulation And Off-Line Programming Of Robotic Workcells, Krishnaprasad V. Kamisetty

Theses

A typical, complex robotic workcell, namely NJIT's Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) cell has been designed, modelled and simulated to bridge the gap between design and its implementation. McDonnell Douglas' (McAuto) PLACE, BUILD, COMMAND and ADJUST have been used to simulate entire cycle of the NJIT's FMS cell. Various aspects such as "Cycle Time Analysis", robot reachability of various positions in the cell and "Collision Detection" have also been studied and analyzed.

The ease of effecting any modifications to the existing workcell design has been demonstrated. The NJIT's FMS cell consists of the GE P-50 robot, the IBM 7535 robot, the …

Feasibiltiy, Planning, And Justification Of Fms : A Case Study, Joo Hwan Kim

Theses

FMS production technology, because of its ability to adjust to changes in product demands and produce at competitive costs even on small runs and at above quality levels, has caused its adoption by the major automobile manufacturers. These attributes are of particular interest to Korean automobile manufacturers who due to a small home market need to manufacture in relative small quantities and to export.

This paper considers how such a technology can be implemented. It discusses the key factors to be considered such as strategy, selection and design of the appropriate hardware and software, required organizational changes, and its economic …

The Effects Of Degraded Indoor Air Quality On Employees Working In High Rise Office Buildings, Richard Patrick Luongo

Theses

An examination of the effects of poor indoor air quality on workers in high rise office buildings was conducted. These effects are manifested physiologically, psychologically and economically and originate from sources inside and outside the building, as well as from the building's ventilation system. These sources include combustion products, microorganisms, volatile organic chemicals, cigarette smoke and miscellaneous chemicals. Lower productivity and higher absenteeism are the initial results of these effects. If the situation becomes chronic, an erosion of trust between employer and employee can occur which may eventually serve as the basis for litigation, such as worker's compensation claims and …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 31 Number 3, Spring 1989, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - VISION Santa Clara's new president talks about his priorities for the University in the decade ahead.

15 - FAMILY IN CRISIS Is the Silicon Valley family an endangered species?

18 - DUBLIN: CITY OF 1,000 YEARS Today it is a bustling European capital. But progress has come at a price.

22 - GEORGE AND THE SILVER FOX A behind-the-scenes look at President and Mrs. Bush.

27 - WHO SHALL CARE .. . AND HOW? By 2020 every fourth American may be 65 or over.

Impacts Of Industrial Robotics: Potential Effects On Labor And Costs Within The Metalworking Industries, Steven M. Miller

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

According to leading expert opinion, industrial robots are among the most important innovations of recent decades. Yet there is very considerable uncertainty (and disagreement) as to the rate at which the use of robots will spread and what their effects on employment, costs, and market structure will be. As stressed in 1983 by Congress’s Office of Technology Assessment: “A central question for an analysis of the social and economic impacts of programmable automation is whether programmable automation is likely to spread especially rapidly among firms and industries, and why.” The author analyzes the job displacement effects of industrial robots, as …

A Research Analysis : Differences Between Contemporary Corporate Management And Entrepreneurial Management, Kevin A. Gugliotta

Theses

A research analysis was conducted to distinguish the differences between contemporary corporate management and entrepreneurial management. A major difference is in the attitude, perception, and priority of the senior management and the organizational mission. Other distinguishing differences are related to individual and organizational leadership, organizational hierarchy and structure, decision-making authority, and compensation systems for employees.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 31 Number 2, Winter 1989, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - MANUFACTURED MOTHERHOOD A Catholic theologian looks at reproductive technology.

16 - ELECTION '88 Will Bush put a new face on Uncle Sam?

20 - IN THE FACE OF AIDS What alumna Sharon Kugler '81 learned hel ping AIDS sufferers.

23 - ON A ROLL New York's hottest director is SCU's Ron Lagomarsino '73.

25 - DO JOBS AND COLLEGE MIX? Alumni and students tell how they fit part-time jobs into their schedules/

Implementation Of A Robotic Workcell, John J. Rogers

Theses

This thesis is intended to provide the reader with some insight into the implementation of robotics technology into an organization. A seven step approach to implementing robotics into an organization was used. The seven steps consist of the following:

1) Initial familiarization with the technology.

2) Plant survey to identify potential applications.

3) Selection of the application.

4) Selection of the robot.

5) Detailed economic analysis.

6) Planning and engineering the installation.

7) Installation.

These steps were applied in an actual organization, the IBM Corp. Real-life processes and operations were utilized in proceeding with the seven step approach. Included in …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 31 Number 1, Fall 1988, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - MY CHINA YEAR Cathy Morrissey '85 guides us through her year in China, teaching English as a second language in Handan.

19 - IT PAYS TO LET YOUR KID RUN WILD The story of a remarkable relationship between a Japanese firm and Michael Franz '75.

21 - THE REWAK YEARS Alumna-journalist Jeanne Huber describes the way Santa Clara grew during the Rewak administration.

26 - THE DEGNAN WAY How a respected English professor turns undergraduates into professional writers.

The Strategic Planning Dilemma In American Manufacturing, James Andrew Kiray

Theses

The decline of American manufacturing competitiveness is a highly publicized and controversial issue. This publicity has led to a panacea of solutions being offered to this problem. As a result, many conflicting viewpoints have emerged, which have aided in making any solution to this problem extremely difficult. Top executives have been inundated with recommendations for change, causing confusion at all levels of management.

In an effort to define the underlying problems existing within the American strategic planning process, this author has selected current literature which supports his own views, and has expended upon these views.

Once these underlying problems are …

Development Of A Knowledge-Based System For Human Error Analysis, Bang-Chiang Sung

Theses

Human Factors is one of several essential issues in a discussion of system productivity. Its consideration must be included in the design, development, operation, and maintenance of any human-machine system. In order to maximize the system productivity, humans must perform with their maximum possible efficiency. To achieve this, all human-related activities must be evaluated to determine their possible causes of errors and the consequences. Then, if unable to completely remove, the causes of human errors must be minimized.

This thesis integrates a knowledge of expert system into an analysis of human errors. Its objective is to develop a knowledge-based system …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 30 Number 4, Summer 1988, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - CARING FOR AGING PARENTS As Americans live longer, children find themselves making decisions for their parents.

16 - KIDNAPPED IN BEIRUT Charles Glass '72 writes about his 62 days of captivity and his escape to freedom.

20 - A MARK OF SUCCESS Mark Alsterlind '76, living in Van Gogh's hometown, pursues his dream to be a painter.

24 - GIFT OF THE MAGUS A wise man from England brought gifts still warmly treasured by Santa Clara.

26 - IS BRAINWASHING POSSIBLE? An absorbing interview on mind control with law professor Alan Scheflin.

An Application Of Decision Tree Analysis To The Central Provident Fund Board Of Singapore, Danis Ang, S Subba Rao

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

Some Stray Thoughts On Project Planing, B S Chetty

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

Micro Cad/Cam System Selection And Implementation, Christian Georg Haas

Theses

The rapid growth of the computer market in the last four decades causes difficulties in evaluating the various systems and configurations of this complex market.

This thesis focuses on graphics capable microcomputers in the computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) field. The thesis emphasizes the technical possibilities such a system offers in terms of hardware, software and applications. Each hardware and software component is detailed to give a new-comer the opportunity to update him or herself in this high technology field. Technical information, as well as installation and implementation are described. Also, provided are lists of several …

The State And Future Of Televised Professional Training Systems, Robert Michael Brady

Theses

This paper investigates the topic of televised professional training -- that is training and educating managers and technical professionals via live or videotaped television broadcasts. The investigation begins with a description of how some typical educational networks operate; it then goes on to analyze in a strictly theoretical sense, some of the advantages and disadvantages that such a system would have compared with the traditional methods of offering continuing education; it then discusses the results of two specially prepared surveys -- one addressed to the administrator/manager, and one addressed to the student. These areas are then united in a final …

A Model For The Determination Of Market Based Pricing Of Telecommunication Products, Katherine J. Sullivan

Theses

The deregulation of AT&T, has impacted telecommunication product pricing in the U.S. market. Previously, pricing had been based on cost plus mark-up, as stipulated by regulatory commissions. Now, pricing decisions require consideration of the competitive impact, consumer demand for the product, corporate pricing objectives and marketing strategies. This paper proposes a pricing process that is relevant for this new environment which enables the product manager to price properly.

The method proposed utilizes microeconomic theory and takes into account the product test price, unit cost, opportunity cost, nonprice factor cost and consumer demand. Incorporating a number of different pricing strategies, it …

Utilization Of The Theory Of Constraints Approach For Improving A Manufacturing Enterprise Profitability : A Case Study, Yaron Chaut

Theses

The past two decades have been a difficult period for the U.S. as it lost its dominant position in one manufacturing industry after another to Japan. The American worker was initially blamed for this phenomenon - he was too expensive, was less productive, and produced lower quality products then the Japanese worker. The opening of factories in the U.S. managed by Japanese with American workers proved this claim to be wrong, as their products were competitive and often even better then the original Japanese products. It also indicated that the Japanese production planning and control methods are the primary reason …

A Methodology For Evaluating Prospective Investments In Flexible Automation, Werner A. Eikenbusch

Theses

The flexible automation of production systems (FA) provides the technology necessary for competitive success. However, the use of traditional budgeting methods has proved unsatisfactory when evaluating this type of investment, primarily because of the inadequate consideration being given to the resultant strategic benefits.

A methodology considered suitable for evaluating FA investments is proposed together with an illustrative application. To determine its industrial usefulness, manufacturing managers of North American and West German companies were surveyed both via interviews and via questionnaires. Their response confirms the merit of the procedure, despite the differences in competitive foci found between the American and the …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 30 Number 3, Spring 1988, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - IS MARRIAGE REALLY INDISSOLUBLE? Santa Clara's noted marriage scholar examines the sacrament of marriage from an historical perspective. By Theodore J. Mackin, S.J.

14 - MENTOR AND GADFLY In a companion piece, marriage scholar Ted Mackin, S.J., is the subject of a profile. By Katherine Ann Tanelian and Paul Hennessy

17 - ON THE ROAD WITH JESSE JACKSON An AP reporter and alumna takes us behind the scenes to learn what it's like covering , a candidate.

21 - FEATS OF CLAY Clay Barbeau '59 is one of the hottest personalities on the counseling psychology circuit today. By …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 30 Number 2, Winter 1988, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW SOVIETS A first-person account of the Soviet Union today by the author of two books on Russia. By Jim Garrison

16 - HOW TO GET INTO ADVERTISING An English graduate goes from waiting tables to a senior vice presidency on Madison Avenue. By Barbara Boyle

20 - 1988 ECONOMIC FORECAST For 15 years, Mario Belotti's been making forecasts that are amazingly accurate. By Mario Belotti

22 - SANTA CLARA AND THE POPES Reviewing historic links with Rome shows how it affected SCU. By Gerald McKevitt, S.J.

26 - SCU'S ETERNAL FLAIM Biology professor Frank Flaim …

Corvette Specs And Technologies Zr-1 Automobile, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

Reports from Corvette management in Michigan noting the changes and upgrades in the 1988-1989 Corvettes, LRT and ZR1 with motor, body and technical upgrades. Also there is a breakdown of thefts for the Corvette noting the difference after the Pass-Key function was added. Bowling Green, Kentucky plant's training, job performance and community activities are also noted for 1988-89.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 30 Number 1, Fall 1987, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - CAN THERE BE DISSENT IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES? SCU's president makes clear where the University stands on this important issue. By William J. Rewak, S.J.

17 - WHAT'S AHEAD IN THE WORLD OF HIGH TECH? Former Business ~ek reporter Jack Wilson looks to the future of Silicon Valley.

21 - GREEKS ON CAMPUS-HERE TO STAY? What makes sororities and fraternities appealing to SCU undergraduates?

28 - GLASS IMAGE Tom Kelly '72 unlocks memories of classmate Charlie Glass after Glass's abduction last June.

30 - THE AGE OF AQUARIUS REVISITED Six members of the class of '67 talk about their …