Implementing New Technologies: Innovation and the Management of Technology by Ed

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Implementing New Technologies by Ed Rhodes, David Wield Multidisciplinary approach takes in opinions and analasys from senior managers, engineering consultants, financial strategists and academics. Includes readings which reflect the importance of managing technology in service industries. Emphasis is placed on issues of technology strategy and management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Technological change has had a profound impact on manufacturing industry and related business sectors. Since publication of the first edition of Implementing New Technologies the pace of change ahs been maintained, often with uncertain consequences. In this new edition the editors have brought together a collection of readings which include: Project planning. Conversion or application of plans. Consolidation of change after the insertion of new technologies. Although the second edition includes material on innovation it is more concerned with the consequences of technology diffusion and technology transfer, concentrating on the adoption of technologies which are novel in a particular application even though not inherently new. Back Cover Technological change has had a profound impact on manufacturing industry and related business sectors. Since publication of the first edition of Implementing New Technologies the pace of change ahs been maintained, often with uncertain consequences. In this new edition the editors have brought together a collection of readings which include: Project planning. Conversion or application of plans. Consolidation of change after the insertion of new technologies. Although the second edition includes material on innovation it is more concerned with the consequences of technology diffusion and technology transfer, concentrating on the adoption of technologies which are novel in a particular application even though not inherently new. Flap Technological change has had a profound impact on manufacturing industry and related business sectors. Since publication of the first edition of Implementing New Technologies the pace of change ahs been maintained, often with uncertain consequences. In this new edition the editors have brought together a collection of readings which include: Project planning. Conversion or application of plans. Consolidation of change after the insertion of new technologies. Although the second edition includes material on innovation it is more concerned with the consequences of technology diffusion and technology transfer, concentrating on the adoption of technologies which are novel in a particular application even though not inherently new. Author Biography Ed Rhodes and David Wield are both based in the Faculty of Technology of the Open University, where David Wield is Director of the Centre for Technology Strategy. Table of Contents Preface. Introduction: David Wield and Ed Rhodes. Part I:. Part I: A Core Problem Area:. 1. Introduction. 2. Managing Our Way to Economic Decline: Robert H. Hayes and William J. Abernathy. 3. Investment in Technology - The Service Sector Sinkhole?: Gregory P. Hackett. 4. The Myth of a Post-Industrial Economy: Stephen S. Cohen and John Zysman. 5. Europes Technological Performance: Pari Patel and Keith Pavitt. 6. Technology Development and Japanese Industrial Competitiveness: B. Bowonder and T. Miyake. Part II: The Innovation Environment:. 7. Introduction. 8. Technology, Innovation Theory and The Implementation Process: Ed Rhodes and David Wield. 9. Structural Crises of Adjustment, Business Cycles and Investment Behaviour: Christopher Freeman and Carlotta Perez. 10. Interactive Innovation in Financial and business Services: The Vanguard of The Service Revolution: Richard Barras. 11. The Selection Environment: R.R. Nelson and S.G. Winter. 12. Capturing Value From Technological Innovation: Integration, Strategic Partnering, and Licensing Decisions: David J. Teece. Part III: Strategy and Innovation:. 13. Introduction. 14. The Global Context of Firm Level Innovation: Ed Rhodes. 15. What We Know About The Strategic Management of Technology. 16. Technologies, Products and Firms Strategies: A Framework for Analysis: Rod Coombes and Albert Richards. 17. Issues in User-Producer Relations: Role of Government: Roy Rothwell. 18. Managing Technology in Firms in the Service Industries: A.H. Rubinstein, E. Geisler and B. Grabowski. Part II:. Part IV: The Interdependence of Technology and Organization:. 19. Introduction. 20. Coping With Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Melvin Blumberg and Donald Gerwin. 21. Islands, Archipelagos and Continents: Progress on the Road to Computer-Integrated Manufacturing: John Bessant and Bill Haywood. 22. The Successful Exploitation of new Technology in Banking: Harry Scarborough and Ronnie Lannon. 23. Manufacturing by Design: Daniel E. Whitney. Part V: Technology, Skills and Work Organization:. 24. Introduction. 25. Industrial Change in Europe: The Pursuit of Flexible Specialization in Britain and West Germany: Christel Lane. 26. The Need for Skills in the Factory of the Future: Peter Senker and Mark Beesley. 27. Can Human Skill Survive Microelectronics?: H.H. Rosenbrock. 28. Computerised Machine Tools, Manpower Consequences and Skill Utilization: A Study of British and West German Manufacturing Firms: Gert Hartmann, Ian Nicholas, Arndt Sorge and Malcolm Warner. 29. Social Choice in the Development of Advanced Information Technology: Richard E Walton. 30. Worker Involvement in Implementing New Technology: Thomas J. Hyclack and Michael G. Kolchin. Part VI: Financing Innovation:. 31. Introduction. 32. Implications of CAD/CAM for Management: Peter Senker. 33. Capital Budgeting as a General Management Problem: Joseph L. Bower. 34. Managing as if Tomorrow Mattered: Robert H. Hayes and David A. Garvin. 35. Charting a Course to Superior Technology Evaluation: Bela Gold. 36. The Economic Justification of advanced Manufacturing Technology (with special reference to AGVs): A.J. Pendlebury and E. Lacey. Part VII: The Dynamics of Project Organization:. 37. Introduction. 38. Implementation as Mutual Adaptation of Technology and Organization: D. Leonard-Barton. 39. Strategy, Organizational Culture and Symbolism: Sebastian Green. 40. Information Systems and Organizational Change: Peter G.W. Keen. 41. Post-Project Appraisals Pay: Frank R. Gulliver. Long Description Technological change has had a profound impact on manufacturing industry and related business sectors. Since publication of the first edition of Implementing New Technologies the pace of change ahs been maintained, often with uncertain consequences. In this new edition the editors have brought together a collection of readings which include: Project planning. Conversion or application of plans. Consolidation of change after the insertion of new technologies. Although the second edition includes material on innovation it is more concerned with the consequences of technology diffusion and technology transfer, concentrating on the adoption of technologies which are novel in a particular application even though not inherently new. Feature Multidisciplinary approach takes in opinions and analasys from senior managers, engineering consultants, financial strategists and academics. Includes readings which reflect the importance of managing technology in service industries. Emphasis is placed on issues of technology strategy and management. Details ISBN0631178058 Short Title IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0631178058 ISBN-13 9780631178057 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Subtitle Innovation and the Management of Technology Edited by Ed Rhodes Pages 484 DOI 10.1604/9780631178057 UK Release Date 1994-09-19 AU Release Date 1994-09-19 NZ Release Date 1994-09-19 US Release Date 1994-09-19 Author David Wield Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-09-19 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 670.427 Audience Undergraduate Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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