Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage (2 Volumes) [Hardcover]

Thomas E. Pinelli (Author), Rebecca O. Barclay (Author), John M. Kennedy (Author), Ann P. Bishop (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1567502253 | ISBN-13: 978-1567502251 | Publication Date: February 2, 1998

This is a description and analysis of the diffusion of publicly-funded (US government performed and sponsored) aeronautical research and development based on studies conducted under the NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project. The first section describes how our technology and information policies interact to influence the US aerospace industry. The second section presents the findings of the authors' empirical research. The final section offers comparisons with other national systems, analyzes the STI models used by selected federal agencies and presents a revised technology policy and STI model.

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Review

?Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry is an exhaustive effort that provides the foundation for future research as applied to U.S. information policy. The authors offer extensive research that uncovers the processes of knowledge diffusion within an entire industry. This factor is of significant value to other industries that might be concerned with developing policies associated with knowledge diffusion....Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry is a significant asset to anyone who is interested in the development and management of knowledge diffusion and associated information policies.?-Journal of Government Information

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1052 pages
• Publisher: Ablex Publishing (February 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567502253
• ISBN-13: 978-1567502251
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
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