The Management of Technological Innovation

"This book analyses the management of technological innovation by focusing both on the specific and general tasks that managers need to perform. It examines the specific issues of managing R & D, new product development, operations and production management, technological collaboration, and the commercialization process. It also considers the general issues of managing the complexity and systemic nature of technology, and the knowledge and learning needed in innovative firms. It argues that detailed attention needs to be paid to the broad contextual changes occurring in industry, management, and the innovation process, and to the continuing and profound changes brought about by globalization." "This text will be an important resource for academics, students, and managers throughout the world. It is a recommended text for students of technology management at postgraduate and undergraduate level, and is particularly valuable for MBA courses."--Jacket.