Development through Technology Transfer: Creating New Cultural and Organisational Understanding - Softcover

Saad, Mohammed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841508616 ISBN 13: 9781841508610

Publisher: Intellect, 2013

Synopsis

The technological revolution presents a massive barrier to the development of countries that do not have access to the cutting-edge systems enjoyed in the developed world. Technology transfer presents a real solution. Technology transfer is shown here to be much more complicated than the mere hand-over of new technology hardware to developing countries: it is about innovation and learning. Effective management depends on generating new knowledge and being able to react quickly and to change effectively. The book covers the practical issues of technology transfer, such as cost reduction, infrastructure and employee training. These are then combined with theories of innovation to identify the key stages in the process of technology transfer, achieving a working model of how such projects can be more effectively managed. Development through Technology Transfer uses company-specific examples to enrich an exploration of the complex and dynamic issues involved. The book will provide readers with the very first comprehensive guide to the subject and a solid foundation for the management of technology transfer to developing countries.

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About the Author

Mohammed Saad is a professor of innovation and technology management. He is now a professor emeritus at the Bristol Business School (University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom) and an associate researcher at the Centre de Recherche d’Economie Appliquée et de Développement (CREAD) in Algeria. His research focuses on the key determinants of the process of knowledge exchange and the role of the university within a system of innovation. His research activity spans several fields – mainstream operations management, innovation and technology management and more global policy related issues of knowledge development, transfer and institutional collaborative learning. He is engaged with interesting projects and initiatives relevant to academics, practitioners and policy-makers.

Contact: Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Intellect
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841508616
• ISBN 13: 9781841508610
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200