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Cambridge University Press Networks for Learning and Knowledge Creation in Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThe biotechnology industry is based on a wide range of intra- and inter-organizational collaborations between the academic and private sectors. Amalya Lumerman Oliver provides a stimulating account of how multiple theoretical perspectives can be used to understand the structure of the industry.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This book makes a major contribution to our understanding of how networks and entrepreneurial action drive innovation. The book should therefore be of great value for scholars who are working in this area, but also for researchers, students, and practitioners who are interested in knowledge-intensive industries where networks and entrepreneurship dominates innovation and knowledge creation.' Joseph Lampel, Professor of Strategic Management, Cass Business SchoolReview of the hardback: 'This theoretical and empirical masterpiece impressively integrates multiple and cross-level analyses of new biotechnology firms. Amalya Oliver greatly extends our knowledge about intertwined networks among scientists, universities, start-ups, and big pharmas. Her rich and refined NBF model yields numerous unconventional insights into the tensions and dilemmas arising within learning alliances between academic norms about knowledge and market norms on profit. A judicious fusion of quantitative and qualitative methods discloses the centrality of trust relations for these managing the changing duality of competition and collaboration. Future analysts must reckon with this landmark study.' David Knoke, Professor Sociology, University of MinnesotaReview of the hardback: 'This is a progress-assessing and agenda-creating book in a number of respects. It bolsters the case for the importance of university research, especially of the top scientists, in stimulating and providing the knowledge base for commercial application of biotechnology and other new breakthrough technologies. Clearly, this is a book that will be appreciated by all working in the area of new technologies for its value in setting a clear agenda for the field and in providing tools that advanced students need to understand the development of new areas in science, technology, and industry.' Lynne G. Zucker, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, UCLATable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; 1. Networks, collaborations and learning and knowledge creation; 2. The biotechnology industry through the lenses of organizational and networks scholarship; 3. New organizational forms for knowledge creation in biotechnology; 4. Scientific entrepreneurship; 5. Science and discoveries in the context of private and public knowledge creation and learning (with Julia Porter Liebeskind); 6. In search for university-industry collaborations: linear and chaotic networking processes; 7. Trust in collaborations and the social structure of academic research; 8. Organizational learning and strategic alliances: recombination and duality of competition and collaboration; 9. Further directions for understanding interorganizational collaborations and learning; References; Index.
£38.99
Cambridge University Press The Simplicity Shift
Book SynopsisThe Simplicity Shift is about shifting a company's culture to value, discover and implement Simplicity, creating designed products.Trade Review'The conversational writing style and the excellent instructive examples make the book appealing not only to technology experts, but also to managers and to consumers of products and services who sometimes (or often) wonder why it is so difficult to use something …'. Computing ReviewsTable of Contents1. Motivation; 2. Vocabulary; 3. Why is bad design such good business?; 4. User blindness; 5. Design interlude - redesigning a timer thermostat; 6. Feature blindness; 7. Design interlude - redesigning a digital jukebox; 8. Innovation blindness; 9. Design interlude - mobile phones; 10. Conclusion.
£52.20
Cambridge University Press Engineering and Product Development Management
Book SynopsisA practical guide to managing engineering product development. The book uses a holistic approach to help engineers and managers understand what they have to do to improve the product development process. Six elements are brought together: integrated product development, project management, process management, systems engineering, product data management, and organizational change management.Trade Review'… Stephen Armstrong's book makes a good contribution to the body of knowledge on product development, and deserves a place in the library of any manager working in this area.' IEE Review Careers'… an invaluable resource that advocates the integration of technical aspects of engineering with leadership and process management … In fact, the book offers rich resources …' Engineering Dimensions'… [a] useful reference for product development practitioners in aerospace, defense, construction, and similar make-to-order, business-to-business organizations.' Innovation: Management, Policy and PracticeTable of ContentsPart I. Understanding Engineering Process Management: 1. The holistic approach to managing engineering operations; 2. An overview of engineering process management; 3. Organization of engineering tasks; Part II. Applying Engineering Processes to Program Management: 4. Roles and responsibilities; 5. Approach to program and project management; 6. An integrated team member's guide to performing a task; 7. Program structuring and planning; 8. Risk assessment; 9. Program initiation and execution; 10. Program reviews; 11. Engineering change management and product data management; Part III. Deploying Engineering Process Management: 12. Organizing for deployment; 13. Overcoming resistance to change; 14. Implementing IPD - lessons learned case study; Part IV. Appendices: Glossary; List of figures and tables; Bibliography.
£104.00
Cambridge University Press Networks for Learning and Knowledge Creation in Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThe biotechnology industry is based on a wide range of intra- and inter-organizational collaborations between the academic and private sectors. Amalya Lumerman Oliver provides a stimulating account of how multiple theoretical perspectives can be used to understand the structure of the industry.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This book makes a major contribution to our understanding of how networks and entrepreneurial action drive innovation. The book should therefore be of great value for scholars who are working in this area, but also for researchers, students, and practitioners who are interested in knowledge-intensive industries where networks and entrepreneurship dominates innovation and knowledge creation.' Joseph Lampel, Professor of Strategic Management, Cass Business SchoolReview of the hardback: 'This theoretical and empirical masterpiece impressively integrates multiple and cross-level analyses of new biotechnology firms. Amalya Oliver greatly extends our knowledge about intertwined networks among scientists, universities, start-ups, and big pharmas. Her rich and refined NBF model yields numerous unconventional insights into the tensions and dilemmas arising within learning alliances between academic norms about knowledge and market norms on profit. A judicious fusion of quantitative and qualitative methods discloses the centrality of trust relations for these managing the changing duality of competition and collaboration. Future analysts must reckon with this landmark study.' David Knoke, Professor Sociology, University of MinnesotaReview of the hardback: 'This is a progress-assessing and agenda-creating book in a number of respects. It bolsters the case for the importance of university research, especially of the top scientists, in stimulating and providing the knowledge base for commercial application of biotechnology and other new breakthrough technologies. Clearly, this is a book that will be appreciated by all working in the area of new technologies for its value in setting a clear agenda for the field and in providing tools that advanced students need to understand the development of new areas in science, technology, and industry.' Lynne G. Zucker, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, UCLATable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; 1. Networks, collaborations and learning and knowledge creation; 2. The biotechnology industry through the lenses of organizational and networks scholarship; 3. New organizational forms for knowledge creation in biotechnology; 4. Scientific entrepreneurship; 5. Science and discoveries in the context of private and public knowledge creation and learning (with Julia Porter Liebeskind); 6. In search for university-industry collaborations: linear and chaotic networking processes; 7. Trust in collaborations and the social structure of academic research; 8. Organizational learning and strategic alliances: recombination and duality of competition and collaboration; 9. Further directions for understanding interorganizational collaborations and learning; References; Index.
£64.00
iUniverse Key Concepts in Starting a Business
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iUniverse Doing Business with the Sharks Leading by Example
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AltaMira Press Modern Tribal Development
Book SynopsisFirst Nations people know that a tribe must have control over its resources and sustain its identity as a distinct civilization for economic development to make sense. With an integrated approach to tribal societies that defines development as a means to the end of sustaining tribal character, Dean Howard Smith offers both conceptual and practical tools for making self-determination and self-sufficiency a reality for Native American Nations. Through a century of changes in federal policy, tribal development has typically been viewed through mainstream society''s goals and system, or according to some pan-Indian framework. Instead, Smith argues that any development prospectus must be created and evaluated within the dictums of the individual indigenous social structure. Otherwise, a tribe must choose between cultural integrity and economic development. Smith draws from his extensive experience as a consultant, teacher, and instructor to offer a wide variety of detailed case studies, anTrade Review[The author's] thesis, that development will help sustain tribal identity and tribal soverignty, as long as it happens within the cultural context of a particular tribe, has been well-articulated ... His evidence, based on his own experiences in consultations for the Center for American Indian Economic Development with reservation leadership ... supports his thesis ... The book is important and useful because it is up-to-date, and because tribal attempts to strengthen their self-determination are as timely and important as they have ever been. -- Jaakko Puisto, (University of Turku, Finland) * Indigenous Native Studies *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Potentials for Indian Country Chapter 3 A Social Paradigm for Development Chapter 4 Legacies of Federal Policies Chapter 5 Pre-Contact Native American Economic Activity Chapter 6 A Jacobs Paradigm for Development Chapter 7 Cultural Integrity and Economic Development Chapter 8 Economic Development and Cultural Integrity Chapter 9 The Environment and Natural Resources: Some Native Ideas Chapter 10 Managing Tribal Assets: Developing Long-Term Strategic Plans Chapter 11 An Example for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Chapter 12 An Example from the Ft. Belknap Indian Community Chapter 13 Developing Tribal Resources Chapter 14 The Pernicious Triad Chapter 15 Conclusion: Thoughts and Hopes
£41.00
Elsevier Science The Pursuit of New Product Development
Book SynopsisContaining case examples, organizational analysis and project planning tools, this book looks at that longer, organizational view of product development, and how that view can improve product development cycle times and better take advantage of new market opportunities.Table of Contents1. The Business Objective2. Market Opportunity3. The Business Concept the New Product4. The Product and Business Plan5. Justifying a Program: The Accounting Viewpoint6. Starting Out7. Executing the Plan8. Manufacturing Development9. The Prelaunch Checklist10. The Product Launch11. The Pursuit and Product Management12. Business Development Records Format
£86.06
Amacom The Power of Strategy Innovation A New Way of Linking Creativity and Strategic Planning to Discover Great Business Opportunities
Book SynopsisCompanies are struggling to remain flexible, future-oriented, and responsive to market changes. Learn the five-step Discovery Process for aligning day-to-day planning with market-centric, discovery-driven innovation that focuses on the future.
£17.24
Wilson Lafferty Arts Principles 50 years of hardlearned lessons in building a worldclass professional services firm
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Inspirer Publishing Innovating Innovation
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Selection and KeynesSchumpeter Macroeconomics
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LEGARE STREET PR Communication Patterns Project Performance and Task Characteristics
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LEGARE STREET PR Metrics for Managing Research and Development
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Legare Street Press Metrics to Evaluate RD Groups
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Legare Street Press Social Comparisons and Cooperative RD Ventures
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LEGARE STREET PR The Relation Of Research To Industrial Development
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LEGARE STREET PR Committee Reports
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Analytical Summaries of the Patents Designs and Trade Marks Act 1883
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Analytical Summaries of the Patents Designs and Trade Marks Act 1883
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Commercial Mortmain
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Cases on the law of Partnership Including Limited Partnerships Selected From Decisions of English and American Courts
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Taylor & Francis Digital Media and Innovation
Book SynopsisThis fully updated second edition explores the importance of innovation and innovative thinking for the long-term success of todayâs leading media, telecommunications, and information technology companies.The book takes an in-depth look at how smart, creative companies have transformed today's digital economy by introducing unique and highly differentiated products and services. This edition provides a detailed overview of intelligent networks and analyzes disruptive business models and processes from companies involved in social media, artificial intelligence, the metaverse, smart cities, and robotics among other emerging areas. From Apple to Zoom, this book considers some of the key people, companies, and strategies that have transformed the communication industries. Exploring the power of good ideas, this book goes inside the creative edge and looks at what makes such companies successful over time.Digital Media and Innovation is suited to advanced undergradu
£35.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Principles of Innovation Entrepreneurship and
Book SynopsisThis book presents the principles governing the entrepreneurial and innovation mindset and processes of people working in the small business sector and other organisations, based on research findings from real-life issues and challenges that face entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Entrepreneurship development forms the bedrock of business evolution and economic growth in many nations: indeed, without entrepreneurship, there can be no real economic development. This book provides students with an accessible introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship, examining the different forms of innovative and entrepreneurial practice including commercial and social enterprise. The book introduces some of the major business management issues faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. It also introduces readers to such concepts as opportunity recognition and the ability to act upon opportunities and problem solving. Throughout, the book is founded on an evidence base drawn from the author''s
£38.36
Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Customer Relationships Using Customer
Book SynopsisIn today's global business environment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has become key to the success of many international enterprises. Managing Customer Relationships Using Customer Care Techniques: Strategy Development of an International Enterprise offers a comprehensive analysis of this crucial business aspect, focusing on how companies can effectively manage their customer relationships in the context of global expansion. This book stands out with its unique approach to CRM, blending theory with practice and providing readers with a deep understanding of how CRM influences the strategies of international enterprises.The book is divided into four main parts, each focusing on a different aspect of customer relationship management. The first part focuses on creating strategies in the context of customer relationships in international enterprises, the second part discusses the essence of the CRM concept in companies, the third part delves into the strategy of
£44.99
Taylor & Francis Coaching Strategies for Corporate Innovation
Book SynopsisDrawing upon the authors' own extensive experiences within the field, and melding startup dynamics with corporate innovation, the book equips readers to navigate the complexities of this emerging innovation practice.Collaboration between large corporations and innovative startups represents a strategic pillar of corporate innovation and is growing at a rapid pace globally. Such engagements are situated within the broader paradigm of open innovation and are categorised explicitly as corporate venturing when they involve mechanisms such as strategic investments, partnerships, incubators, or co-development initiatives. Leveraging the authorsâ extensive experience in startup investment, mentorship, and corporate innovation thought leadership forums, this book addresses the critical need for innovation coaching strategies to succeed in this dynamic corporate-startup collaboration. Through a synergy of practical insights, riveting case studies, and authoritative thought leadership, readers will be guided on a transformative journey encompassing innovation culture, symbiotic partnerships with startups, and the coaching strategies pivotal for unlocking innovation advantage.This book is tailored for corporate leaders, innovation teams, corporate venture capitalists, and professional coaches aspiring to transcend conventional wisdom in the current corporate innovation practices.
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Research Development and Innovation in the
Book SynopsisWhat does effective research and development look like in the creative industries and how might it lead to successful innovation? This book is an answer to that question.Building upon place-based creative industry research, the book focuses on evidence from the media sector, while encompassing a range of creative practices, from digital tourism to dance. Leveraging unique empirical data from the Welsh creative industries, the authors map a series of pathways for creative businesses. In so doing, the book offers new frameworks for assessing innovative practice and highlights options for tailored institutional funding.Channelling research insights, this shortform book helps researchers, policy-makers and reflective practitioners to understand how to deliver effective strategies for the creative sector.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
£62.58
Taylor & Francis Application Architecture Patterns for Web 3.0
Book SynopsisOver the past three years, the landscape of blockchain technology has undergone remarkable transformation, extending far beyond its association with cryptocurrencies especially with the emergence of Web3 applications. Web 3.0 is built using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the semantic web. It uses all this to process and interpret information with human-like intelligence. And for security, Web 3.0 uses the blockchain security system to keep information secure. This book aims to provide an overview of the evolution of blockchain technology, highlighting its expanding use cases and exploring the latest trends and news that have shaped the blockchain landscape in recent years. The timing of this book is ideal. NFTs, DeFi, and in general the emergence of the architectural concept of Web3 are defining and will define the future of web applications. The book takes the reader on a journey across the innovative use cases of blockchain technology, with a focus on
£50.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd Gambling in an Online World
Book SynopsisThis book takes a close look at online gambling, a rapidly growing industry with the potential for significant social harm.Exploring multiple-perspectives - including the experience of consumers, the industry itself, the challenges of research, and the importance of regulation â the book is the first to draw on sociological methods to give a more nuanced account of how the industry really works and the effect it is having on our social world. The book argues that online gambling is an important example of digital production of an addictive commodity with unique commercial determinants, including high profits, high availability, harmful product characteristics, and a digital-first business model that is networked with other addictive and digital industries. It explores key themes in digital gambling research, including consumer experience, online gambling products and online gambling production, the importance of data or surveillance capitalism, the possibilities and limits of regulating online markets, and the future of online gambling markets, and highlights the asymmetry between the industry and regulation in terms of access to, and ability to analyse, data.Examining the existing evidence and offering new empirical analyses, and containing examples, stories and research data in every chapter, this book is important reading for anybody with an interest in gambling, digital business, the sociology of leisure and consumption, addiction, data capitalism, social harm, governance, public policy, or regulation.
£147.25
Taylor & Francis Securing a Healthcare Facility
Book SynopsisThe need for this book arises from the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by small to medium-sized healthcare facilities, which often lack the resources, expertise, and dedicated staff to interpret and implement complex security regulations.These facilities must comply with critical standards such as the HIPAA Security Rule, 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), yet understanding these frameworks can be overwhelming. Without clear guidance, hospitals risk data breaches, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties that could impact patient safety and trust. Securing Through simplified explanations, actionable checklists, and real-world applications, this book empowers small and medium-sized hospitals to strengthen their security posture, achieve compliance, and ensure the continued safety and efficiency of patient care. The book brings together three essential entities (one regulatory, one practice, and one framework), HIPAA Security Rule, 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), to guide organizations in creating a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Securing a Healthcare Facility
Book SynopsisThe need for this book arises from the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by small to medium-sized healthcare facilities, which often lack the resources, expertise, and dedicated staff to interpret and implement complex security regulations.These facilities must comply with critical standards such as the HIPAA Security Rule, 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), yet understanding these frameworks can be overwhelming. Without clear guidance, hospitals risk data breaches, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties that could impact patient safety and trust. Securing Through simplified explanations, actionable checklists, and real-world applications, this book empowers small and medium-sized hospitals to strengthen their security posture, achieve compliance, and ensure the continued safety and efficiency of patient care. The book brings together three essential entities (one regulatory, one practice, and one framework), HIPAA Security Rule, 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), to guide organizations in creating a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
£48.73
Taylor & Francis Ltd Applied Research in Business and Education
£147.25
The Design Coach Ltd The Growth Equation
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