Managing Technology and Innovation: An Introduction

By J. Roland Ortt and Willemijn M. Dicke

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415362296
• ISBN13: 9780415362290
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.6"