Pt. 1. Innovation. Honda's predisposition towards radical and disruptive innovations / W. David Holford and Mehran Ebrahimi. Innovation capability reconfiguration in business transition : a case study on Taiwanese PC firm / Ting-Kuei Kuo and Tim Minshall. The emergence of wireless networks / Wenshin Chen and David Bennett -- pt. 2. R&D. Technology strategy of R&D internationalization : an empirical study from a developing country / Louis Y. Y. Lu and T. M. Chen. Russian R&D organisations : cases of international technology collaboration / Anna Trifilova -- pt. 3. Services. Building a global electronic manufacturing service provider : vendor's process in outsourcing / Zoran Perunović and Mads Christoffersen. Support services in developing technology b-to-b relationships / Juha-Pekka Koistinen and Pekka Eskola. Designing rapid services for competitive manufacturing / Deepak A. Sachdev and Darius P. K. Singh -- pt. 4. Industry. Productivity assessment of implementing wireless technologies in steel construction using simulation technology / Amine Ghanem. Next generation PLM - an integrated approach for the development and management of the product service systems in the telecommunications industry / Julius Golovatchev and Oliver Budde. Ranking management of technology conferences / Harm-Jan Steenhuis and Eerik J. de Bruijn -- pt. 5. Management. An empirical study of information system for disruption management / R. Abdi and S. Sharma. Technology management : best practises of the South African automotive supplier industry / Marthinus P. Fick and André J. Buys. Assessing and improving project management information system in a multi national company / Omar Khalifa Gneiber and Gebril Mohamed Zletni. Management of technology support center for enhancing competitiveness of small and medium enterprises in Egypt / Yasser Tawfik and Tarek Khalil -- pt. 6. Community. Authorities, hubs, and brokers in communities of practices / Marianne Hörlesberger and Petra Wagner-Luptacik. Does a favorable environment have a positive effect on university technology transfer activities? : a case study on two Texas state universities / Michi Fukushima.

Looks at how the Internet is affecting businesses, education, and government, touching on the twelve themes of the new economy and privacy issues

Includes the most important issues, concepts, trends and technologies in the field of global information technology management, covering topics such as the technical platform for global IS applications, information systems projects spanning cultures, managing information technology in corporations, and global information technology systems and socioeconomic development in developing countries.

Examines the impact IT has on politics, education, sociology, and technology. Focuses on the benefits of IT for developing countries, whose problems must be solved, and obstacles overcome in order to further IT advancement.

This book provides an overview of recent, predominantly European, thinking on the issues and challenges for innovation management in the modern, knowledge-based economy. The topic is explored in four directions: the growing importance of services and of innovation in services; the growing interest in competence-based approaches of strategy and innovation; the role of technology in innovation processes; and the increasing importance of knowledge management in innovation management. Each direction is briefly introduced by the editor. The contributions come from universities and management schools in Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, The Netherlands and the United States.

Practical advice for redesigning “big, old” companies for digital success, with examples from Amazon, BNY Mellon, LEGO, Philips, USAA, and many other global organizations. Most established companies have deployed such digital technologies as the cloud, mobile apps, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence. But few established companies are designed for digital. This book offers an essential guide for retooling organizations for digital success. In the digital economy, rapid pace of change in technology capabilities and customer desires means that business strategy must be fluid. As a result, the authors explain, business design has become a critical management responsibility. Effective business design enables a company to quickly pivot in response to new competitive threats and opportunities. Most leaders today, however, rely on organizational structure to implement strategy, unaware that structure inhibits, rather than enables, agility. In companies that are designed for digital, people, processes, data, and technology are synchronized to identify and deliver innovative customer solutions—and redefine strategy. Digital design, not strategy, is what separates winners from losers in the digital economy. Designed for Digital offers practical advice on digital transformation, with examples that include Amazon, BNY Mellon, DBS Bank, LEGO, Philips, Schneider Electric, USAA, and many other global organizations. Drawing on five years of research and in-depth case studies, the book is an essential guide for companies that want to disrupt rather than be disrupted in the new digital landscape. Five Building Blocks of Digital Business Success: Shared Customer Insights Operational Backbone Digital Platform Accountability Framework External Developer Platform

Waste to Wealth proves that 'green' and 'growth' need not be binary alternatives. The book examines five new business models that provide circular growth from deploying sustainable resources to the sharing economy before setting out what business leaders need to do to implement the models successfully.

Rapid urbanization poses significant challenges for cities worldwide, demanding sustainable development solutions. However, traditional city management approaches often struggle to address the complex interplay of economic growth, technology, and environmental considerations. The lack of comprehensive guidance and practical strategies hinders the establishment of smart and sustainable cities, putting long-term urban sustainability and the well-being of present and future generations at risk. Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities provides a timely and essential solution to the intricate challenges faced by urban areas. Edited by renowned academic scholar Jorge Ruiz Vanoye, this book features practical contributions from experts across diverse fields. By leveraging mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies, it offers tangible strategies and insights for the optimal management of smart and sustainable cities. Ideal for professionals, researchers, and executives involved in smart and sustainable city development, this book covers key topics such as smart governance, energy, healthcare, transportation, education, farming, industry, environment, and society. It equips readers with practical guidance and innovative solutions, empowering them to navigate the complexities of modern urban management, drive efficient resource utilization, enhance the quality of life, and foster sustainable economic growth.

Today, opportunities and challenges of available technology can be utilized as strategic and tactical resources for your organization. Conversely, failure to be current on the latest trends and issues of IT can lead to ineffective and inefficient management of IT resources. Managing Information Technology in a Global Economy is a valuable collection of papers that presents IT management perspectives from professionals around the world. The papers introduce new ideas, refine old ones and possess interesting scenarios to help the reader develop company-sensitive management strategies.