Problems and Opportunities for the Maturing Engineer.

Abstract

This paper discusses the problems of maturing engineers in terms of two opposing myths about them, an academic myth and an industrial myth. It argues that both myths lead to procedures that cause stagnation in engineering careers. It describes stagnation in terms of four typical characteristics of engineering jobs, and suggests that organizations might overcome this problem by changing their policy of work assignments and by developing appropriate career paths and rewards for technical professionals. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117534

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  • Lotte Bailyn

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