Technological forecasting for decision making
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TL;DR
This book describes methods for estimating the future performance of a new technology, or the likely extent of its use, and explains how to apply them in specific situations and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Abstract
Designed for engineers and managers in industry and manufacturing, this book describes methods for estimating the future performance of a new technology, or the likely extent of its use. Decision makers will learn how to prepare technological forecasts, how to apply them in specific situations, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Detailed discussions of all important methods in current use, together with historical examples, extensive data tables, a full listing of applicable computer programs, and computer disks (3.5 and 5.25) are included.