Managing Technology and Innovation: An Introduction

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. Essential reading for students of business and engineering concerned with technology and innovation management.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: General Introduction Management of Technology Part 2: The Internal Organization of High Technology Firms Design of Technological Firms Human Resource Management for Advanced Technology Cost and Financial Accounting in High-Technology Firms Foundations for Successful High-Technology Marketing Part 3: The Management of Technology in the Society Managing the Dynamics of Technology in Modern Day Society Development and Diffusion of Breakthrough Communication Technologies Forecasting the Market Potential of New Products The Innovating Firm in a Societal Context Complex Decision Making in Multi-Actor Systems Part 4: Managing Innovation Corporate Strategy and Technology Innovation in Context Operation Management with System Dynamics Managing Knowledge Processes Part 5: Dilemmas and Strategies Making the Impossible Possible When Failure is Not an Option Managing Performance in Firms Management Dilemmas and Strategies in Practice

‘The book provides not only a solid summary of the basics of technology and innovation management for students but also for practitioners. Case studies underline the introduced theories and help to understand the application of the models in real-life challenges and best practice solutions. I recommend this book as a basic literature for all who would like to deal with the topic of technology and innovation management.’

Dirk Ramhorst, Siemens Business Services

‘This book is an important contribution to the literature in the fast growing management of technology field. Thorough discussion of multiple topics written by knowledgeable authors is an effective approach in presenting the interdisciplinary nature of the field and the complexity of its practice.’

Tarek Khalil, President of the International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT)