Management of Technology [Hardcover]

M. von Zedtwitz (Author), G. Haour (Author), T. Khalil (Author), L.A. Lefebvre (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 008044136X | ISBN-13: 978-0080441368 | Edition: 1

This is a selection of papers representing the best thinking of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of management of technology. Based on a conference on growth through business innovation and entrepreneurship, it addresses a wide range of starting points for technology and innovation managers on how to develop and commercialize new technologies. The book is structured along three themes: entrepreneurship and venture creation; knowledge management; and multi-actor innovation. The first theme essentially deals with entrepreneurial energy, the conditions for its appearance and its success. It focuses mostly on entrepreneurs in innovation, start-ups and venturing activities. The second theme is composed of articles addressing various issues of knowledge and know-how management - the role that information and technologies play to facilitate and create new business opportunities. The third theme discusses the trend towards a multi-actor innovation process, according to which developments are carried out by several organizations, firms or otherwise, each contributing a piece of the innovation puzzle. The concentration is on three areas: the actual implementation of collaborative developments, involving various types of partners; supply and demand chains; and the interplay between technology and its societal context.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 556 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited; 1 edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 008044136X
• ISBN-13: 978-0080441368
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,007,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Management of Technology That Makes Sense, July 14, 2000

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This review is from: Management of Technology (Hardcover)

I found this book very helpful and rich in content. We use this book for our MBA in Strategic Management course.

5.0 out of 5 stars great tool for strategic thinking, March 29, 2009

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This review is from: Management of Technology (Hardcover)

great tool for strategic thinking particularly focused on technology. Introduces an objective way of doing the usual SWOT analysis.