Research and Development Management [electronic resource] : Technology Journey through Analysis, Forecasting and Decision Making /
Daim, Tugrul.editor.
Kim, Jisun.editor.
Phan, Kenny.editor.
This book introduces readers to essential technology assessment and forecasting tools, demonstrating their use on the basis of multiple cases. As organizations in the high-tech industry need to be able to assess emerging technologies, the book presents cases in which formal decision-making models are developed, providing a framework for decision-making in the context of technology acquisition and development. Applications of different technology forecasting tools are also discussed for a range of technologies and sectors, providing a guide to keep R&D organizations abreast of technological trends that affect their business. As such, the book offers a valuable the theoretical and practical reference guide for R&D managers responsible for emerging and future technologies.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Introduction -- Part I: Technology Assessment -- Part II: Technology Forecasting -- Part III: Technology Management.
This book introduces readers to essential technology assessment and forecasting tools, demonstrating their use on the basis of multiple cases. As organizations in the high-tech industry need to be able to assess emerging technologies, the book presents cases in which formal decision-making models are developed, providing a framework for decision-making in the context of technology acquisition and development. Applications of different technology forecasting tools are also discussed for a range of technologies and sectors, providing a guide to keep R&D organizations abreast of technological trends that affect their business. As such, the book offers a valuable the theoretical and practical reference guide for R&D managers responsible for emerging and future technologies.
Management.
Industrial management.
Economic policy.
Operations research.
Decision making.
Transportation.
Robotics.
Automation.
Innovation/Technology Management.
R & D/Technology Policy.
Operations Research/Decision Theory.
Transportation.
Robotics and Automation.