| Author | Sison, Patrick Francis U. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-91-21 |
| Subject(s) | Plant maintenance
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters on Business Administration in Management of Technology, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-91-21 |
| Abstract | The study unfolds the significance of "Maintenance Technology" towards the
production function particularly of a huge process plant under a developing country
context. With the advent of rapid technological changes and challenges that strikes
an intense world economic competition, the situation prompts a varying trends in
production. The study about maintenance technology necessitates management
responsive actions addressing the conditions of technology and environmental factors.
The major thrust is to direct maintenance technological orientations with strategic
values, visions and objectives.
The approach of the study is based on the newly developed "Total Productive
Maintenance Technology" (TOPROMATECH) Process model. It enables the management
to assess and evaluate the maintenance technological resources and capabilities.
Specific measures of technological sophistications and identification of enhancement
mechanisms were carefully conducted using the THIO Concept - four embodiment
forms of technology namely the Technoware, Humanware, Inforware and Orgaware.
Moreover, an elaborative investigation was initiated to examine the maintenance
technology productivity measures' relationship with the encompassing management
methods and the intrafirm organizational learning processes.
The implications of the study centers on the need to develop core competencies,
organizational flexibility, technological innovations, and some tactical management
measures such as work control, systematization of functions, etc. Further, one of
the major conclusions that can be deduced from the study is the consideration of
strengthening the maintenance planning and control function particularly the
document -embodied forms and institution- embodied forms. An organizational function
that crucially serves as the lifeblood of an effective and efficient maintenance
technology management. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-91-21 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Chairperson(s) | Gougeon, Patrick; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bae, Zong-Tae;Ramanathan, K.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Australia; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |