Research and development management : technology journey through analysis, forecasting and decision making

• Other Authors: Daim, Tugrul Unsal, 1967- (Editor), Kim, Jisun, 1973- (Editor), Phan, Kenny, (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
• Series: Science, technology and innovation studies.
• Subjects: Technological innovations > Management.; Industrial management.; Technological forecasting.; Technology assessment.; Decision making.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319545370; 9783319545363
• Physical Description: 1 online resource
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

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.