The following paper explores the dynamics of the innovation process for new materials andanalyzes the interplay between military and civil applications in fostering research andtechnological advance in this particular field. Advanced materials R&D has been a focus areafor governments in North...

This paper releases the result of an empirical study of the trends and major determinants of technological diversification in the period from 1983 to 1997.

Vorliegendes Arbeitspapier entwickelt eine Methodik zum strategischen Management von technologischen Kooperationen.

This paper deals with the basic concepts of technology competence assessment. Futhermore it qualifies some practical experiences and case examples.

Acquisition of corporation has always been an important activity in th U.S. and other countries. The motives for mergers have changed over time. Acquisition has become an important and quick means to gain access to technology and technological know-how. Acquisition of foreign firms has been an...

Acquisition of corporation has always been an important activity in th U.S. and other countries. The motives for mergers have changed over time. Acquisition has become an important and quick means to gain access to technology and technological know-how. Acquisition of foreign firms has been an...