Modes of Technology Transfer as a Function of Position in the Rdt& E Spectrum

Thomas John Allen, Michael L. Tushman

ISBN 10: 026506239X / ISBN 13: 9780265062395

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book by the author analyzes the interconnectedness between transfer of technology, organizational structure, and performance within R&D departments. Through numerous case studies the author demonstrates how internal professional networks and gatekeepers, or individuals who maintain contact between different departments, improve performance. The author uses examples from both consulting firms and established companies across various industries to highlight the importance of gatekeepers and professional networks and argues that the performance of R&D departments is strongly influenced by the social structure of the organization, as well as the ability of individuals to bridge gaps between departments. The insights in this book provide a unique perspective on the factors that affect the efficiency of R&D organizations, making it a valuable resource for professionals, managers, and researchers in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modes of Technology Transfer as a Function of Position in the Rdt& E Spectrum
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026506239X
• ISBN 13: 9780265062395
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology

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Synopsis

This book by the author analyzes the interconnectedness between transfer of technology, organizational structure, and performance within R&D departments. Through numerous case studies the author demonstrates how internal professional networks and gatekeepers, or individuals who maintain contact between different departments, improve performance. The author uses examples from both consulting firms and established companies across various industries to highlight the importance of gatekeepers and professional networks and argues that the performance of R&D departments is strongly influenced by the social structure of the organization, as well as the ability of individuals to bridge gaps between departments. The insights in this book provide a unique perspective on the factors that affect the efficiency of R&D organizations, making it a valuable resource for professionals, managers, and researchers in the field.

About the Author

Thomas J. Allen is Professor of Organizational Psychology and Management at MIT's Sloan School of Management.