ABSTRACT
Originally published in 1993 this book presents the findings of 14 teams involved in a research initiative to examine the initiation and resonse to innovation in firms. It draws together the many strands which were discovered to influence the successful generation and adoption of new technologies. The core issues in technology management are looked at, including skills and expertise, markets and marketing, finance and the issue of technology collaboration both on a domestic and international basis. Technology is shown to be at the very heart of corporate strategy and policy formation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|111 pages
The ‘core’ – management of new technology
chapter 1|17 pages
Managing technological innovation
part II|46 pages
Skills and expertise in the workforce
part III|88 pages
Markets and consumers
part IV|80 pages
Financing new technology
chapter 13|29 pages
Accounting for R & D costs
part V|25 pages
Collaboration in new technology