Engineering Systems Division (ESD) Working Paper Series: Recent submissions
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Reconciliation of temporal semantic heterogeneity in evolving information systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division, 2009-04)The change in meaning of data over time poses significant challenges for the use of that data. These challenges exist in the use of an individual data source and are further compounded with the integration of multiple ... -
Preventing Accidents and Building a Culture of Safety: Insights from a Simulation Model
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division, 2009-04)Research has approached the topic of safety in organizations from a number of different perspectives. On the one hand, psychological research on safety climate gives evidence for a range of organizational factors that ... -
Does Geographic Clustering Still Benefit High Tech New Ventures? The Case of the Cambridge/Boston Biotech Cluster
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division, 2009-04)An empirical study of scientific communication among biotechnology companies supports the belief that geographic clustering does produce increased scientific exchange among companies. A comparison of companies within a ...
