Research and Development Management E-Book

• Herausgeber: Springer International Publishing
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: Science, Technology and Innovation Studies
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Beschreibung

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.