Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198290284 ISBN 13: 9780198290285

Publisher: Commission of the European Communities, 1996

Synopsis

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. Drawi

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This book discusses how European firms are developing their technology management capabilities, the problems they are facing and how European public policy needs to respond. It draws 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 managers in over 250 enterprises focusing on four main sectors and six different regions. This book is the capstone of the investigations, presenting the major findings and drawing out their implications. The particular technology management challenges faced in turn by large firms, technology intensive SMEs ('high tech firms'), and technology contingent SMEs are analysed, as is the role of the research and technology infrastructure in supporting technology management on the part of the firms. In each case specific policy recommendations are made. 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.

About the Author

William Cannell is at European Commission. Ben Dankbaar is at Business School, University of Nijmegen.

Edition details

• Publisher: Commission of the European Communities
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0198290284
• ISBN 13: 9780198290285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Cannell William, Dankbaar Ben