
Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union
Oxford University Press
Published on 17. October 1996
Book
Hardback
212 pages
978-0-19-829028-5 (ISBN)
Description
Important changes are taking place in the landscape of science, technology and industry. Policy makers and managers alike have been forced to develop new ways of thinking and acting to make the best of opportunities offered by technological change.
This book discusses these challenges in the European context, drawing on probably the most systematic research into the issues carried out to date. Under the auspices of the European Commission a research consortium of nine research institutes and universities interviewed and surveyed managers in over 250 enterprises across four main sectors in six different regions.
This book is the capstone of the investigation presenting the major findings and perspectives. It then goes on to analyse the particular technology management challenges faced in turn by large firms, technology intensive SMEs (`high tech firms'), and technology contingent SMEs. In each case specific policy recommendations are made at regional, national and Community level.
Drawing on such detailed empirical work, this important but accessible book offers valuable information and insight to academics, policy makers and managers concerned with the competitiveness and capabilities of European firms and regions.
This book discusses these challenges in the European context, drawing on probably the most systematic research into the issues carried out to date. Under the auspices of the European Commission a research consortium of nine research institutes and universities interviewed and surveyed managers in over 250 enterprises across four main sectors in six different regions.
This book is the capstone of the investigation presenting the major findings and perspectives. It then goes on to analyse the particular technology management challenges faced in turn by large firms, technology intensive SMEs (`high tech firms'), and technology contingent SMEs. In each case specific policy recommendations are made at regional, national and Community level.
Drawing on such detailed empirical work, this important but accessible book offers valuable information and insight to academics, policy makers and managers concerned with the competitiveness and capabilities of European firms and regions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-829028-5 (9780198290285)
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Persons
Editor
Policy Analyst at DG XIIPolicy Analyst at DG XII, European Commission
Professor of Business AdministrationProfessor of Business Administration, Business School, University of Nijmegen
Content
Introduction - technology management as a focus for public policy; patterns of technology management in European firms - an overview; large enterprises; technology-intensive SMEs; the management of technology in technology contingent SMEs; technology management and the role of research and technology infrastructure; technology management in the European union and its policy implications.