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The Management Corollary

I finally close out my initial discussion of the Scientist Dilemma with an introduction of what I call the Management Corollary. Astronomy’s modern projects require effective management, yet nothing in our current system really prepares us for properly satisfying this need. Continue reading

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Astronomy is a Business

Astronomers don’t always like to think so, but astronomical facilities are a business. There are more and more choices available for all classes of telescopes. Each facility must strive to provide better value for money if it hopes to survive. Doing so, though, requires a careful balancing of research and development with more mundane operational needs. Continue reading

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Alfred P. Sloan and a functional management model for Gemini

Can Gemini operate like Sloan’s GM? Is complete funcational management the way to go? Continue reading

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Is Gemini really a matrix-management organization?

Matrix management and Gemini Observatory Continue reading

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