The management of technology : perception and opportunities

The nature of technology. The concept of technology. The nature of technological change. The economics of technology. Technology and management. Corporate technology strategy. Analysis for technology strategy. The realisation of new technology. The adoption of new manufacturing technology. Project management for new technology. Investment in new technology. Accounting for technology. Appropriate technologies. The transfer of technology. The management of improvement. Technology and standards. Technology: an instrument of competition. Technology and government. National technology policy. Appendices.