Joachim Jan Thraen uses insights from history to provide a fresh perspective on China’s potential transition towards a global innovation leader. He applies historical evidence from countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan in the 19th and 20th century and builds on results from four...

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...

Based on multiple case study analysis, focusing on scalable service innovation, the present study provides a practical process model that shall serve telecommunication companies as a guideline while conducting strategic cross-industry innovation projects. The findings also pay attention to...

This book deals with the creation of local innovation systems (LIS) in emerging countries. The authors analyze the role of the government, firms and research centers in the formation of LIS. Special attention is paid to the manner in which different leading actors implement their LIS development...

Tobias Buchmann analyzes innovation network dynamics in the German automotive industry. The study is based on a model for analyzing the complex evolution of innovation networks and the driving mechanisms underlying network evolution derived from theoretical and empirical findings in innovation...

Introduction -- Outline -- Is there a Need to Manage Creative People? -- Managing your Own Work -- Qualifications of Managers -- Managing a Project -- Managing a Department or Small Enterprise -- Managing Creative People in the High-Tech Environment -- Evaluation of Research and Development --...

FuE-, Innovations- und Patentmanagement - Eine Schnittstellenbestimmung -- Technologielebenszyklus-Modelle - Eine kritische Analyse -- Patentstatistische Indikatoren für den Verlauf von Technologielebenszyklen -- Erteilungspraxis bei Patentanmeldungen und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Strategie von...