Management of Technology : Managing Effectively in...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 400 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 1st Edition May 25, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471415510
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471415510
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
* Presents assessment methods for organization and management processes.
* Provides special tools and techniques for managing and organizing R&D, new product, and project-oriented challenges.
* Includes real-world case studies.

Back Cover Copy
An updated revision of the bestselling leadership book for engineering and technology managers

Knowledge of modern technology management concepts and best practices provides the foundation for effective job performance in technology-driven business environments. Management of Technology discusses cutting-edge management concepts, tools, and techniques that effectively work in today's technology-intensive organizations.

New management tools and techniques play an increasingly important role in every organization for creating quality products, services, and content faster, cheaper, and at a higher quality. Technology crosses virtually all levels and all disciplines of an enterprise. Therefore, the principles of managing technology are relevant not only to people in the traditional engineering-scientific community, but also apply to any organization and business that must effectively deal with the application, integration, and transfer of technology. Financial institutions, government agencies, architectural firms, and healthcare providers are just a few examples of the vast array of organizations that must function effectively in technology-based environments, and therefore be able to manage technology. Specifically, this book features:

• Methods for assessing the effectiveness and performance of the organization and its management processes
• Insight into the functioning of contemporary work processes, such as concurrent engineering, design-build, integrated product development, and phase-gate processes
• Special tools and techniques for effectively managing technology-based projects, including dealing with organizational interfaces from R&D to markets
• Discussion of real-world field studies, cases, and best practices
• Emphasis on people issues, such as leadership, teamwork, communications, and commitment, throughout the book

Management of Technology is a complete reference book, invaluable for managers and professionals in technology-intensive business environments.

Reader Reviews
This book has little to recommend it in my opinion. He needs an editor--badly. It has a multiplicity of typos, which I find distracting. He defines jargon with more jargon. He cites his own work more than anyone else's. It's information-like but not really informative. When I finish reading a chapter, I don't feel like I've gotten one solid idea out of it. [Unfortunately I have to read it for a class I'm taking.] The design of the book adds to its lack of readability. The stories at the beginning of each chapter are interesting but he didn't write them. My advice: Save your time and money. Approach management from the standpoint of commonsense and treat your employees the way you would want to be treated.