Development Through Technology Transfer (Paperback)

Mohammed Saad

ISBN 10: 1841508616 / ISBN 13: 9781841508610

Published by Intellect, Bristol, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. The book covers the practical issues of technology transfer, including product, process, cost reduction, integration of local materials, import substitution, employee involvement, and the improvement of safety and working conditions. These concerns are integrated with an analysis of theories of innovation, to identify the key stages in the process of technology transfer and achieve a working model of how such projects can be more effectively managed. Development through Technology Transfer seeks to combine technology transfer with other major related development issues, using company-specific examples to enrich an exploration of the complex and dynamic issues involved. It 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. This work covers the practical issues of technology transfer, including product, process, cost reduction, integration of local materials, import substitution, employee involvement, and the improvement of safety and working conditions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development Through Technology Transfer (Paperback)
• Publisher: Intellect, Bristol
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841508616
• ISBN 13: 9781841508610
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Technology transfer is shown to be more complicated than a handover of new hardware to developing countries. This book covers the practical issues of the transfer, including product, process, cost reduction and more, and also integrates an analysis of theories of innovation to identify key stages in the process and achieve effective management.

About the Author

Mohammed Saad is Head of the School of Operations Management and Director of the Research Unit on Business Systems Innovation at the University of the West of England, Bristol.