{"product_id":"management-of-technology-managing-effectively-in-technology-intensive-organizations-hardback-9780471415510","title":"Management of Technology; Managing Effectively in Technology-Intensive Organizations (Hardback) 9780471415510","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eManagement of Technology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eManaging Effectively in Technology-Intensive Organizations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHans J. Thamhain (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471415510, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 July 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages, Drawings: 35 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 56 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.703 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e- vorgestellt werden die modernsten Managementkonzepte, Hilfsmittel und Methoden, die auch in technologieintensiven Unternehmensbereichen einwandfrei funktionieren\u003cbr\u003e - Schwerpunkte liegen auf Prozeßintegration, Managementwerkzeugen und Personalentwicklung\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Challenges of Managing in High-Technology 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Managing in Today’s High-Tech Business Environment 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 MoT Scope and Focus 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Developing a Formal Definition 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Special Role of Engineering Management 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Global Dimensions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Impact of Internet and e-Commerce 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Technology and Society 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Future Trends 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 References and Additional Readings 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Managing in an e-Business World 16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 A Changing Environment 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Unique Nature of Managing Technology-Based Businesses 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 History of Managing Technology 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Forces That Drive Technology Companies Today 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Measuring Technology Content and Intensity 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Case Study: Reprogramming Amazon 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 References and Additional Readings 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Organizing the High-Technology Enterprise 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Today’s Business Processes Require Flexibility, Speed, and Efficiency 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Organization Designs for Technology-Based Enterprises 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Organizational Layers and Subsystems 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Organizational Choices 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Real-World Hybrids 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Understanding the Working Environment 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 References and Additional Readings 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Concurrent Engineering and Integrated Product Development 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Need for Effective Management Processes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 A Spectrum of Contemporary Management Systems 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Concurrent Engineering—A Unique Project Management Concept 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Criteria for Success 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Defining the Process to the Team 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Understanding the Challenges 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Understanding the Organizational Components 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Recommendations for Effective Management 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Conclusion 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 References and Additional Readings 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Managing People and Organizations 86\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Changing Roles of Managerial Leadership 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Motivation and Technology Performance 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Formal Models of Motivation 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Leadership in Technology 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The Power Spectrum in Technology Management 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 How to Make It Work: Suggestions for Increasing Effectiveness 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 References and Additional Readings 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Managing Technology-Based Projects 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Management of Technology Is Project-Oriented 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Modern Project Management: A Continuously Evolving System 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 The Formal Project Management System 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Framing the Project 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Defining the Work 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Managing Time and Resources 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Defining the Project Organization 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Using Project Management Tools Properly 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 A Model for Project Performance 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 References and Additional Readings 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Measuring and Controlling the Work 172\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 The Challenges of Managerial Control in Technology 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 What We Know About Managerial Controls in Complex Work Environments 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Characteristics of Effective Controls 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 How Do Managers Contol Technology-Intensive Work? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Recommendations for Using Management Controls Effectively 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusion 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 References and Additional Readings 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Project Complexity Metrics 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Project Evaluation and Selection 204\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Making the Right Decisions Up Front 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Quantitative Approaches to Project Evaluation and Selection 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Qualitative Approaches to Project Evaluation and Selection 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Recommendations for Effective Project Evaluation and Selection 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 References and Additional Readings 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Summary Description of Terms, Variables, and Abbreviations Used in This Chapter 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Leading Technology Teams 224\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Challenges of Technical Teamwork 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 What We Know About Technology-Oriented Teams 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Toward Self-Direction and Virtual Teams 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Measuring Project Team Performance 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 A Model for Team Building 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Building High-Performing Teams 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Recommendations for Effective Team Management 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 References and Additional Readings 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Field Research Summary on Team Leadership 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Managing R\u0026amp;D and Innovation 254\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 The Need for Innovation in Business: Changes and Challenges 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 What We Know About Management of Technical Innovation 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Measuring Innovative Performance 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Characteristics of an Innovative Work Environment 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Managing for Innovative Performance 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusions 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 References and Additional Readings 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Voices from the Field: Some Applied Research 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Managing Environmental Quality 280\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 New Standards and Policies toward Environmental Quality 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Importance of Cost Accountability to Environmental Quality 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The Established Environmental Cost Accounting System 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 New Concepts of Environmental Quality Management in Technology Firms 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Benefits and Challenges of the New Approach 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Criteria for Managing Environmental Quality Effectively 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Conclusions 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 References and Additional Readings 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Managing Risks in High Technology 306\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 The High Stakes of Playing in Technology 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 How Managers Deal with Risks—Some Field Research Findings 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Criteria for Effective Risk Management 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Conclusion 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 References and Additional Readings 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Developing New Business 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 The Importance of New Business Development 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Proposal Solicitation 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Proposal Types and Formats 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Identifying New Business Opportunities 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Assessing New Contract Opportunities 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Writing a Winning Proposal 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Negotiating and Closing the Contract 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Recommendations to Management 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Reference Material and Contract Information Sources 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Consulting in Technology Management 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 The Need for Technology Management Consultants 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Criteria for Effective Consulting Services 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 A Model for High Performance 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Recommendations to Consulting Professionals 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Conclusions 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Critical Thinking: Questions for Discussion 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 References and Additional Readings 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Policy and Procedure Examples for Management of Technology 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Professional Societies in Science, Engineering, and Technology Management 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Professional 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