2013, ISBN: 9780906321652

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This is a detailed research-based study of technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It co… Mehr…

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This is a detailed research-based study of technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers processes of invention and innovation; how industrial technological developments affect jobs, firms, and economic growth; and key business-economic and related factors facilitating technological change. The book reviews existing published research on the subject before providing original case studies of technological development in engineering, construction, food and drugs, textiles and petrochemicals firms. Contents 1. Technological development in industry Introduction* sources of innovation* effects of new technology* technology and growth and performance in manufacturing* the twenty-five firm survey* 2. The economics of technological development Economic theories* significance of market and firm size* economics of technology and business growth in engineering* the twenty-five firm survey* 3. Technological development and organization (1): general How technology affects industrial organization* how organization affects technology* company growth and performance* ?lean? manufacturing: the Toyota production model* the twenty-five firm survey* 4. Technological development and organization (2): change management, job satisfaction, and productivity Theories and research* the twenty-five firm survey* engineering* textiles* chemicals and petroleum* ocean tankers* civil engineering and construction* 5. Technological development and organization (3): twenty-five company case studies Analyses of firms in the engineering, civil engineering and construction, textiles, food and drugs, chemicals, and petroleum industries* 6. Trade unions and technological development Introduction* trade unions and new technologies in the engineering, textiles, petrochemicals, and civil engineering and construction industries* 7. The political and legal environment Introduction* current issues* effects of government in engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles* 8. Education, training, and technological development Introduction* attracting school-leavers and college graduates into manufacturing* education, training, and technological development in the twenty-five firm survey* the cases of engineering, textiles, and chemicals* 9. Technological development, the labour market, and employment Technological labour: supplies and shortages* salaries and other benefits that attract, motivate and keep employees* the twenty-five firm survey* 10. Finance and investment in new technology Introduction* investing in new technology* banks, venture capitalists, and stock markets as sources of finance*, Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This is a detailed research-based study of technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers processes of invention and innovation; how industrial technological developments affect jobs, firms, and economic growth; and key business-economic and related factors facilitating technological change. The book reviews existing published research on the subject before providing original case studies of technological development in engineering, construction, food and drugs, textiles and petrochemicals firms. Contents 1. Technological development in industry Introduction* sources of innovation* effects of new technology* technology and growth and performance in manufacturing* the twenty-five firm survey* 2. The economics of technological development Economic theories* significance of market and firm size* economics of technology and business growth in engineering* the twenty-five firm survey* 3. Technological development and organization (1): general How technology affects industrial organization* how organization affects technology* company growth and performance* ?lean? manufacturing: the Toyota production model* the twenty-five firm survey* 4. Technological development and organization (2): change management, job satisfaction, and productivity Theories and research* the twenty-five firm survey* engineering* textiles* chemicals and petroleum* ocean tankers* civil engineering and construction* 5. Technological development and organization (3): twenty-five company case studies Analyses of firms in the engineering, civil engineering and construction, textiles, food and drugs, chemicals, and petroleum industries* 6. Trade unions and technological development Introduction* trade unions and new technologies in the engineering, textiles, petrochemicals, and civil engineering and construction industries* 7. The political and legal environment Introduction* current issues* effects of government in engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles* 8. Education, training, and technological development Introduction* attracting school-leavers and college graduates into manufacturing* education, training, and technological development in the twenty-five firm survey* the cases of engineering, textiles, and chemicals* 9. Technological development, the labour market, and employment Technological labour: supplies and shortages* salaries and other benefits that attract, motivate and keep employees* the twenty-five firm survey* 10. Finance and investment in new technology Introduction* investing in new technology* banks, venture capitalists, and stock markets as sources of finance* Inhoud: Taal: en; Bindwijze: E-book; Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 08 september 2013; Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub; Betrokkenen: Hoofdauteur: Lewis F Abbott; Hoofduitgeverij: Industrial Systems Research; Lees mogelijkheden: Lees dit ebook op: Android (smartphone en tablet) , Kobo e-reader , Desktop (Mac en Windows) , iOS (smartphone en tablet) , Windows (smartphone en tablet); Overige kenmerken: Editie: Electronic (digital); Studieboek: Ja; EAN: Engels | E-book | 9780906321652 | 08 september 2013 | Adobe ePub, Economie & Financiën, Ontwikkelingseconomie, Boeken, Managementboeken, Wetenschap & Natuur, Wetenschap algemeen, Impact op de samenleving, Industrial Systems Research<

2013, ISBN: 9780906321652

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new te… Mehr…

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new technologies affect jobs, firms, and industries; and major business-economic and other change influences. In addition to reviewing the findings of published research on the subject, the book presents detailed original case studies of the introduction and utilization of new technologies in a wide range of firms i..., Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new technologies affect jobs, firms, and industries; and major business-economic and other change influences. In addition to reviewing the findings of published research on the subject, the book presents detailed original case studies of the introduction and utilization of new technologies in a wide range of firms in engineering, construction, food and drugs, textiles, petrochemicals, and other industries. Contents 1. Technological Development in Industry: an Overview Introduction* The sources of technological innovation* The impact of technology on industrial organization* Technology, society, and economic development*Technology and the growth and performance of manufacturing enterprises* The twenty-five firm survey* 2. The Economics of Technological Development Introduction: economic theories of innovation* The significance of market and firm size* Other economic influences on technological development and business growth* Economic aspects of business growth, performance, and technological development in engineering* The economic costs and benefits of new technologies* The twenty-five firm survey* 3. Technological Development and Organization (1): General The impact of technology on the organization of industrial firms*The impact of organization on industrial technological development* Organization and the general growth and performance of firms* ?Lean? manufacturing: the Toyota production model* The twenty-five firm survey* 4. Technological Development and Organization (2): Change Management, Job Satisfaction, and Productivity Theories and research: an overview* The twenty-five firm survey* Engineering* Textiles* Chemicals and petroleum* Ocean tankers* Civil engineering and construction* 5. Technological Development and Organization (3): Twenty-Five Company Case Studies In-depth analyses of firms in the engineering, civil engineering and construction, textiles, food and drugs, chemicals, and petroleum industries* 6. Trade Unions and Technological Development Introduction* Trade unions and new technologies in the engineering, textiles, petrochemicals, and civil engineering and construction industries* 7. The Political and Legal Environment Introduction* Current concerns*Government impacts on the engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textile industries* 8. Education, Training, and Technological Development Introduction and overview* Attempts to encourage more school leavers and college graduates into manufacturing* Education, training, and technological development in the twenty-five firm survey* The cases of engineering, textiles, and chemicals* 9. Technological Development, the Labour Market, and Employment Technological labour supplies and supply shortages*Salaries and other benefits in attracting, motivating, and retaining employees* The twenty-five firm survey* 10. Finance and Investment in New Technology Introduction: the contribution of investment to technological development*Investment in new technology in Britain* Banks, venture capitalists, and the stock market as sources of finance for new technology* Taal: Engels; Formaat: ePub met kopieerbeveiliging (DRM) van Adobe; Verschijningsdatum: september 2013; ISBN13: 9780906321652; , Engelstalig | Ebook | 2013, Boeken, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Techniek & Mechanica, Studie & Management, Economie & Bedrijf, Economie, Studie & Management, Economie & Bedrijf, Business development, Studie & Management, Economie & Bedrijf, Bedrijfssectoren, Industrial Systems Research<

9, ISBN: 9780906321652

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new te… Mehr…

Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new technologies affect jobs, firms, and industries; and major business-economic and other change influences. In addition to reviewing the findings of published research on the subject, the book presents detailed original case studies of the introduction and utilization of new technologies in a wide range of firms i Technological Development in Industry: A Business-Economic Survey and Analysis This book examines technological change in manufacturing firms and industries. It covers origins; how new technologies affect jobs, firms, and industries; and major business-economic and other change influences. In addition to reviewing the findings of published research on the subject, the book presents detailed original case studies of the introduction and utilization of new technologies in a wide range of firms in engineering, construction, food and drugs, textiles, petrochemicals, and other industries. Contents 1. Technological Development in Industry: an Overview Introduction* The sources of technological innovation* The impact of technology on industrial organization* Technology, society, and economic development*Technology and the growth and performance of manufacturing enterprises* The twenty-five firm survey* 2. The Economics of Technological Development Introduction: economic theories of innovation* The significance of market and firm size* Other economic influences on technological development and business growth* Economic aspects of business growth, performance, and technological development in engineering* The economic costs and benefits of new technologies* The twenty-five firm survey* 3. Technological Development and Organization (1): General The impact of technology on the organization of industrial firms*The impact of organization on industrial technological development* Organization and the general growth and performance of firms* "Lean" manufacturing: the Toyota production model* The twenty-five firm survey* 4. Technological Development and Organization (2): Change Management, Job Satisfaction, and Productivity Theories and research: an overview* The twenty-five firm survey* Engineering* Textiles* Chemicals and petroleum* Ocean tankers* Civil engineering and construction* 5. Technological Development and Organization (3): Twenty-Five Company Case Studies In-depth ana Industrial Management, Management & Leadership, Technological Development in Industry~~ Lewis F. Abbott~~Industrial Management~~Management & Leadership~~9780906321652, en, Technological Development in Industry, Lewis F. Abbott, 9780906321652, Industrial Systems Research, 09/08/2013, , , , Industrial Systems Research, 09/08/2013<