Abstract :
An analysis of the characteristics of a group of development and research engineers is presented in this paper. From this analysis an attempt is made to point out the weaknesses that were responsible for some men being released during this period of abnormal business conditions, and, conversely, to show the elements of strength that permitted others to be retained. Such an analysis should be helpful not only to the young engineer entering industry and to the teachers who have prepared him, but also to his employers.
