Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union
Published in March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
197 pages
978-92-827-5552-5 (ISBN)
Description
The competitive position of firms depends not just on their research activities and the technological capabilities they have at their disposal but on their capacity to manage technology. The aim of this publication is to address the policy issues surrounding technology management in firms, so as to bring them to the attention of researchers and policy-makers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Brussels
Belgium
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-92-827-5552-5 (9789282755525)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction - technology management as a focus for public policy; patterns of technology management in European firms - an overview; large enterprizes - policies to promote best practice in cross-functional technology management; technology-intensive SMEs - policies supporting the management of growing technological complexity; the management of technology in technology-contingent SMEs; technology management and the role of the research and technology infrastructure; conclusion - technology management in the European Union and its policy implications.