Managing Global Innovation

Produktbeschreibung

What are the secrets of competitive R&D on a global scale? The nineties have seen the largest international R&D expansion ever. Investigating more than 1000 R&D laboratories of 80 companies, this book presents the largest description of global R&D practice. Based on numerous research interviews and case studies from best-practice companies, the authors introduce new concepts and trends that will shape global R&D management in the early 21st century. The third edition has been completely revised and updated incorporating international R&D research up to 2004. Several emerging themes receive particular attention: intellectual property management in international R&D, R&D in emerging economies, management of technology listening posts, market and technology drivers of R&D globalization. In addition to the 18 case studies of the second edition, new cases, including high-tech companies from China and India, are presented. 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Challenges and Trends.- Emerging Patterns.- Best-in-Class: The Pharmaceutical
and Chemical Industry.- Best-in-Class: The Electronics, Software, and Service
Industry.- Best-in-Class: The Electrical and Machinery Industry.- Implications
for Organizing Global R&D. 

Kritik

"Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlivened by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues about how companies create, transform and implement new technology in an expanding marketplace. This will be intriguing to both the industry and the academic world. The lessons learned are invaluable. The book is a real tour de force, probably destined to become a standard in this field for some time to come." Professor Jeff Huang, Harvard University "This excellent book demonstrates how the dynamics of innovation and creativity can be mastered. Important reading for senior management and a must for R&D leaders." Karl Weinberger, Head of Corporate R&D, Schindler "A feast of delights... deserves a very wide readership." Phil Gamlen, ICI Technology - Science and Technology Policy Strategy