Introduction : aims of the book -- The emergent knowledge economy : concepts and evidence -- Knowledge-based sectors : key drivers of innovation and models of knowledge exchange -- Local clusters and global networks -- Varieties of business system and innovation -- Introduction to key research...

This path-breaking book addresses the ongoing implications for traditional pharmaceutical companies and biopharmaceutical start-ups of the realignment of the industry knowledge-base. The theoretical approach draws on the modern theory of the firm and related ideas in order to better define the...

The biotechnology industry across the globe is growing dramatically in line with rapidly emerging scientific and technological developments. This book explores both the theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurship in the biotechnology industry, focusing on the innovation processes...

This book offers a novel insight into the economic dynamics of modern biotechnology, using examples from Europe to reflect global trends. The authors apply theoretical insight to a fundamental enigma of the modern learning society, namely, how and why the development of knowledge and ideas...

This important book, a successor volume to European Industries, brings together a number of in-depth and authoritative studies of key European industries, providing fascinating insights into their nature and characteristics

Biotechnology and Competitive Advantage investigates the development of biotechnology in Europe and the United States. It examines why Europe has fallen behind in applying biotechnology, when its scientific capabilities are largely comparable to those in the US. In addition it sheds new light on...

Contents: 1. Introduction to managing AI wisely -- 2. What is ai? -- 3. Perspectives on AI and work -- 4. Methods and Introduction to cases -- 5. Organizing for data -- 6. Testing and validating -- 7. Algorithmic brokers -- 8. Changing work -- 9. How can AI systems be managed wisely? -- Index.

Contents: 1. Introduction - 'changing philosophies' -- 2. The theory philosophy: 'changing theories' -- 3. The rational philosophy: 'changing plans' -- 4. The biological philosophy: 'changing organisms' -- 5. The models philosophy: 'changing consultants' -- 6. The institutional philosophy:...

The need for a new grammar of organizing -- The orientation of activities in time and space -- The challenges of coordination -- Influence - taking a political stand on organizing -- Identity construction : mixing cultural diversity and integration in organizing -- Agreements : acknowledging the...