Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union

William Cannell and Ben Dankbaar (Editors)

ISBN 10: 0198290284 / ISBN 13: 9780198290285

Published by Office for Official Publications of the European Communities and Oxford University Press, UK, 2001

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Very good condition. Hard cover. Cover and pages excellent. Small label on front cover. Possibly never been read. 197 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union
• Publisher: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities and Oxford University Press, UK
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198290284
• ISBN 13: 9780198290285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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

About the Author

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