ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1985 this book looks at the way in which some businesses in high technology manufacturing industry have organised their structures and processes in order to manage product innovation effectively. Including detailed case studies of both British and American companies, the book gives examples of both effective and less effective practices. The author puts forward a general framework of good practice for the benefit of both practitioners and business studies students.

chapter One|10 pages

The Importance of Product Innovation

chapter Two|24 pages

Principal Organisational Designs

chapter Three|10 pages

Hidden Organisation Structures

chapter Four|10 pages

The Context of the Case Investigations

chapter Five|59 pages

How Innovative Firms Organise

chapter Six|43 pages

How Less Innovative Firms Organise

chapter Seven|8 pages

Current Trends in Structuring

chapter Eight|2 pages

Conclusion