The technological revolution presents a massive barrier to the development of countries that do not have access to the cutting-edge systems enjoyed in the developed world. Technology transfer presents a real solution. Technology transfer is shown here to be much more complicated than the mere hand-over of new technology hardware to developing countries: it is about innovation and learning. Effective management depends on generating new knowledge and being able to react quickly and to change effectively. The book covers the practical issues of technology transfer, such as cost reduction, infrastructure and employee training. These are then combined with theories of innovation to identify the key stages in the process of technology transfer, achieving a working model of how such projects can be more effectively managed. Development through Technology Transfer uses company-specific examples to enrich an exploration of the complex and dynamic issues involved. The book will provide readers with the very first comprehensive guide to the subject and a solid foundation for the management of technology transfer to developing countries.
Tabella dei contenuti
Chapter 1 Innovation Process and Influential Factors
Chapter 2 Technology Transfer and Development
Chapter 3 Algerian Strategy for Technology Transfer
Chapter 4 Case Study 1: The National Enterprise of Electronics Industry (NEEI)
Chapter 5 Case Study 2: The National Enterprise of Farm Machinery (NEFM)
Chapter 6 The Organisational Frameworks of NEEI and NEFM
Chapter 7 The Learning Process in NEEI and NEFM
Chapter 8 Effective Acquisition of Technology through Organisational Changes
Chapter 9 Technology Transfer: a dynamic process of learning and organisational adaptation
Circa l’autore
Mohammed Saad is a professor of innovation and technology management. He is now professor emeritus at the Bristol Business School (University of the West of England Bristol, United Kingdom) and associate researcher at the Centre de Recherche d’Economie Appliquée et de Développement (CREAD) in Algeria. His research activities span several fields – mainstream operations management, innovation and technology management and more global policy-related issues of innovation systems, knowledge development, transfer and institutional collaborative learning.
Contact: University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol – Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK; Centre de Recherche d’Economie Appliquée et de Développement (CREAD), Rue Djamel Eddine El-Afghani – El Hammadia BP.197, Rostomia, Bouzaréah Alger – A, Bouzareah, Algeria.
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