Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union [Hardcover]

Managing technology is increasingly important for firms. This book examines the issues and policy implications in the European context. Drawing on extensive research the focus of the book is on firm-level competences underlying technology management, and the policy instruments which can be used to promote them. The book is published in conjunction with the European Commission, and includes contributions from experts in the field.

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Notes on Contributors
1. Introduction: Technology Management as a Focus for Public Policy,William Cannell
2. Patterns of Technology Management in European Firms: An Overview,Ben Dankbaar
3. Large Enterprises: Policies to Promote Best Practice in Cross-Functional Technology Management,Rod Coombs
4. Technology-Intensive SMEs: Policies Supporting the Management of Growing Technological Complexity,Stefan Kuhlmann and Guido Reger
5. The Management of Technology in Technology-Contingent SMEs,Ben Dankbaar
6. Technology Management and the Role of the Research and Technology Infrastructure,Lena Tsipouri
7. Conclusion: Technology Management in the European Union and its Policy Implications,William Cannell
Appendix A: Study Participants
Appendix B: Study Reports
Appendix C: List of Abbreviations
References
Index