Managing Technology and Innovation: An Introduction

2005 | Business & Finance

Modern technology and innovation are vital to the success of all companies, be they hi-tech firms or companies seemingly unaffected by technology and innovation; whether established firms or business start-ups. This book focuses on understanding technology as a corporate resource, covering product development, design of systems and the managerial aspects of new and high technology. Topics investigated include: * the internal organization of high technology firms * the management of technology in society * managing innovation * dilemmas and strategies. The wide-ranging experience of the teachers and experts contributing to this book has resulted in an integrated, multi-disciplinary, textbook that provides an introductory overview to managing technology and innovation in the twenty-first century. This text is essential reading for students of business and engineering concerned with technology and innovation management.

Robert Verburg (Author)

Willemijn M. Dicke (Author)

J. Roland Ortt (Author)