Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
9-30-1988
Degree Name
Master of Science in Management Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Industrial and Management Engineering
First Advisor
John W. Howery
Abstract
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 outlined and defined, a number of applicable solutions for top management to consider are offered. This author strongly believes that if top management in American manufacturing corporations adopt these solutions, our competitive strength can be revitalized. It is important to note, however, that any solution implemented will not net immediate results. Top management must first re-educate itself so that long term results become the priority.
Recommended Citation
Kiray, James Andrew, "The strategic planning dilemma in American manufacturing" (1988). Theses. 3118.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3118
Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Commons
