Using the Kano Method for Customer-First Questions

This paper is intended to be used as supplemental information input for those that are seeking methods that can be effective to answer the emphasis on business placing customers first

Cost/Benefit Model of Patent Rights

An economic problem for a client group for marketing advanced technology II: What is the mathematical model for the benefit/cost evaluations of the patent rights for high technology projects that could be used to generate scenarios on a personal computer

The Role that Innovation Plays in New Product Development

The purpose of this individual paper is to present my findings on what kind of a factor that innovativeness plays in new product development. The method used for this short study includes gathering data from industry leaders that is supported by quantitative measurement. This paper explores the establishment of trends that can be measured for cause and effect rather than merely gathering comments or opinions from industry observers

Design and Writing of Advanced Proposals for HighTechnology Organizations

This paper addresses ways to reduce the time spent writing proposals for high technology firms while maintaining the ability of the proposal to be successful

Computational Issues in LINGO

Discusses computational issues that can arise when using the programming language LINGO to solve Operations Research problems. Focus is on four computational issues: numerical stability, scale of units of a problem, degeneracy and recycling, and local or global optimization

How to Reduce Height Variation of the Manufactured Ink Stixto Gain Cost Competitive Advantage

This report describes the use of Total Quality Management techniques to reduce the variation of the height of ink cartridges (stix) in Tektronix color printer

Intercontinentals Team Final Report

The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the Intercontinental Team\u27s experiences for a Portland State University Engineering Management 510 course named Communications and Team Building. This paper summarizes the results of the decision processes and tools that six individuals (that did not know each other) used to move-in the direction of becoming a team as class and instruction materials became available. Development of a plan for us to move from a stage of individuality toward a team format was a natural first step for six engineers. Logical thinking and approach was a common characteristic even though five different nationalities were represented. A review of skill sets showed strong technical and logical thinking skills and strong individual organizing and dedication skills. Weaknesses included lack of experience in being a team member, conversational difficulties in the semantics of words due to the requirement of listening in English, then converting the message into the native language, thinking about a response, and then converting back into English without losing meaning. This slowed progress and although it would seem to decrease two or more people talking at once, it actually resulted in conversation overload when individuals were finally ready to talk they wanted to break in before they forgot the translation. Mission: This group of international students will strive for excellence in the individual and group development by learning from and teaching each other Team Building and Communication skills

Entrepreneurial Success: How It Relates to the Management ofInnovation

In this paper we examine the very strong link between effective management of innovation and ultimate entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurs tend to be the drivers of technological innovation. However, the ability to truly manage that innovation has historically amplified their successes. Several examples of effective management of technological innovation are outlined in this paper. In addition, examples of entrepreneurs who failed to use all of these concepts are shown, along with the relationship between their lack of ultimate success and their limited management of innovation

The New Economy: High-Tech Global Marketing and theEngineering Manager (Virtual Reality Exemplified)

This project researches new technology marketing with a global flare. Seven essential marketing strategies are identified and compared with engineering management principles o raise awareness of the need for engineering and marketing integration. Strategies and principles are then applied to broad category of high technology products for geographic regions around the world to gain perspective of their effectiveness. Virtual reality products are used as a specific example to illustrate marketing techniques that apply to emerging new technology