{"title":"The university as a critical component of a new architecture ecosystem: the Intel/sup /spl reg// IXA university program - a case study","authors":"R. Ibieta","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633384","url":null,"abstract":"The establishment of a new microprocessor architecture is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks that can be undertaken by a technology company. In the case of Intel's new IXP family of network processors, much work needed to be done for these new devices to gain acceptance in a crowded telecommunications market. This paper describes how this program was implemented and also outlines the processes and strategies that were utilized to achieve the aforementioned results. It also provides a specific set of guidelines and recommendations for any high technology corporation wishing to initiate or improve programs tied to academia either to help bring to market a new architecture or enhance an already existing relationship. The author also analyzes a variety of other interesting possibilities that arise when these kinds of successful relationships get implemented between the academic and private world","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122386058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A practical approach to predictable software development performance in small to medium size software development organizations","authors":"S. Teleki","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633399","url":null,"abstract":"Every manager should be concerned about economic performance. Economic performance hinges on technical (product or service) performance. In case of many organizations, success depends on having the necessary software to operate, provide services to customers, or to design and develop new products. Most of this software is purchased or contracted out by the organization, but at least a critically small portion of the software that the organization needs for its success has to be developed by software folks that are part of the organization. Even though software is developed by teams, it still is an individual activity. Thus to get predictably high software development team performance, it is imperative that software development managers understand how to achieve predictably high individual software development performance.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116945639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An innovation framework: the foundation for two complementary approaches to innovation management","authors":"L. Martinich","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633390","url":null,"abstract":"Innovation is critical to the future of the technology industry. Managers are confronted with conflicting pressures, on the one hand for innovation which requires flexibility and risk taking, and on the other hand for near-term results and short-term revenues, which require efficiency and well-defined processes. How can they resolve this dilemma? This paper presents two distinct and complementary approaches and an overarching innovation management framework. The framework fits within an ambidextrous organization and utilizes open innovation practices.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131820373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality systems in manufacturing","authors":"A. Ryan","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633395","url":null,"abstract":"Intel's quality systems span all aspects of its products, services, technologies and operations. This paper provides an overview of the quality systems used in manufacturing.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132877576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Online reverse auctions: power tools and fair perceptions?","authors":"G.D. Paulson","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633398","url":null,"abstract":"Online reverse auctions have been a controversial addition to the buyer's tool-kit. While promising significant procurement savings, their use has drawn criticism for being \"unfair\" and short-sighted from suppliers and observers alike. In this paper, a buyer's use of online auctions from a fairness perspective is explored, considering social-psychological approaches to understanding perceptions of just outcomes and procedures. Questions are raised regarding the drivers of perceived injustice in the online auction context. It is argued that at a minimum, buyers interested in long-term sustainability should take care to establish and communicate highly fair procedural rules and guidelines.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127809717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using task-quotient/sup /spl copy// (TQ) to maximize individual motivation & job satisfaction","authors":"K. D. Gazzara","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633394","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the quantitative research conducted at a major semi-conductor manufacturer which demonstrated that the closer the mixture, or task-quotient (TQ), of 3 task types: 1) routine (repetitive), 2) troubleshooting (problem solving) and 3) project (planning) tasks, aligned to the individual's preference, the higher the individual's level of satisfaction. Also provided are methods to evaluate and implement change in an organization, based upon TQ alignment, to meet individual needs","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124438201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How engineers can manage tomorrow's technology","authors":"L. Chasteen","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633388","url":null,"abstract":"Strategic planning has been the \"whipping\" boy in management for the last three decades. First, there was little planning. Then in the 1970's, planning could do no wrong - everyone jumped on the \"planning bandwagon\". However, due to environmental issues in the 1980's such as the energy crisis, detailed plans were missed and planning was once again put on the \"back burner\". Henry Mintzberg's book, The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning, led to the attitude of \"just do it\" in the 1990's. Emergent plans led to spectacular gains by the dotcom companies. However, what goes up, must come down and we had the crash of the dotcoms in 2000. Maybe a middle ground of some detailed planning plus emergent plans is a better formula! This combination has been called \"strategic thinking\". Due to the complexity of today's technology, engineers should drive the firm's strategic thinking. Engineers have been trained to look at all sides of the issues (system engineering). This process is a combination of detailed planning and emergent planning. As engineers take more of the lead in technology companies, their systems background is more in tune with the new planning style called strategic thinking. Combining an engineer's technical background with appropriate business training may be the \"right ticket\" for technology firms in the 2000's. The Project Management MBA program at the University of Texas at Dallas is uniquely designed to provide the necessary business training to practicing engineers. This program meets the professional development needs of individuals who already have significant program and project experience. By combining the traditional MBA courses with project management certificate training, this program provides leading edge information from both the academic and practitioner viewpoints. The UTD program offers both online and on campus versions to meet the needs of busy individuals","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131106818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive curriculum management: taking a business engineering group from declining to emerging skill sets - a holistic approach","authors":"G. A. Guenther","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633396","url":null,"abstract":"A business direction can suddenly change course based upon the current and emerging market conditions leaving a workforce over-supplied with declining skill sets and under-supplied with emerging skills. The reactive urge to quickly implement a framing blitz without competencies and skills data must be resisted. In order to meet this challenge, the necessary skills need to be systematically identified and assessed for gaps. This process includes defining those skills in a measurable and objective manner (What is it they need to know, and how do we know they know it?) and assessing the prioritized gaps quantifiably. Only then, can the plans be identified to address the gaps. Once learning resources are identified, gaps are addressed through various methods including but not limited to training. Optimization of this process can be achieved through the use of an automated tool which assesses skills, analyzes and identifies gaps. The tool also maintains records of assessments, automatically generates an individual development plan (IDP), and provides management reports on organizational training health. This paper presents a case study of one quality and reliability business group's holistic approach to adapt to the business direction change and supply the emerging skills to the existing workforce, including data and cost savings realized. This includes the methods and tools used to identify skills, assess the organization, prioritize the expertise gaps, and then close the gaps.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130152786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Describing research and development initiatives using strategy maps","authors":"P. Sahu","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633389","url":null,"abstract":"The use of the latest strategic management is very critical to sustain and grow research and development in a fast changing economy. This paper shows how strategy maps of balanced scorecard can be used in describing and aligning the research and development initiatives with the overall mission and the financial objectives of an organization. The strategy map framework used is based on a simple but effective model of value creation for research and development. The framework used is for both for-profit and non-profit perspectives. The stakeholders of the research and development define the source of value. Cause-and-effect relationships of strategy map define the logic that converts intangible outcomes of research and development to tangible outcomes. Budget performance of the research and development initiatives provides the tangible definition of value. The strategy map shows the key priorities in managing research and development, the relationships among the research and development performance drivers and the outcomes. The strategy map also describes the need to balance the opportunities and the risks and communicates the key elements of the research and development strategy","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130533927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategy-focused product innovation with product scorecard and product innovation scorecard","authors":"P. Sahu","doi":"10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UTEMC.2004.1633385","url":null,"abstract":"This paper shows how strategy-focused product innovation can be done with a product scorecard and a product innovation scorecard. A product scorecard is a performance measurement system that allows the product managers to view the product performances from several perspectives simultaneously. A product innovation scorecard is a performance measurement system that allows the product innovators to view the product innovation from several perspectives. A product scorecard and a product innovation scorecard like a balanced scorecard is not a list of measures; it is a description of the product strategy and product innovation strategy respectively. Both the scorecards start with a description of the strategy by the strategy map of balanced scorecard. The uses of a product and product innovation scorecards are evaluation, adoption, positioning, life-cycle management, growth management and more for a product and a product innovation respectively. A product scorecard is used to create the new requirements of a product innovation according to the financial goals or the mission whichever is appropriate. A product innovation scorecard is used to measure the performance of the product innovation during the continuous product innovation process by the product innovators.","PeriodicalId":269752,"journal":{"name":"2004 IEEE/UT Engineering Management Conference","volume":"780 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132793575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}