Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 432 g
Reihe: Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology
An international study on technological development and the use of qualified scientists and engineers in ten industries
Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 432 g
Reihe: Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology
ISBN: 978-1-138-47901-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Originally published in 1972, this book examines ten major areas of innovation with a view to seeing what factors have contributed to success or failure. In each field 3 or 4 companies have been compared - from Britain, the USA and Europe. The book analyses and studies the results and discusses conclusions on the distinctive role of the small and large firm. It includes recommendations for governemnt policy on procurement and industrial structures.
Zielgruppe
General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Swing-Wing Aircraft (BAC, Dassault, General Dynamics, Panavia) 2. Wankel Car Engine (NSU, General Motors) 3. Electronically Controlled Knitting Machine (Morat, Bentley) 4. Float Glass (Pilkingtons and Licensees) 5. Integrated Circuits and Semiconductors (Ferranti, Texas Instrucments, Philips, SGS) 6. Colour Television (RCA, EMI, Marconi) 7. Nuclear Reactors (AEA, TPNG, AEC) 8. Oscilloscopes (Hewlett-Packard, Telequiment, G & B, Bradley) 9. Olefin Plants for Ethylene Production (Stone and Webster, Lummus) 10. Numerical Control for Machine Tools (Plessey, Ferranti, Airmec, Cincinnati).
