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Record Nr.

UNINA9910789414003321

Autore

Hage Jerald <1932->

Titolo

Restoring the innovative edge [[electronic resource] ] : driving the evolution of science and technology / / Jerald Hage

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Stanford, : Stanford University Press, 2011

ISBN

0-8047-7757-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (327 p.)

Collana

Innovation and technology in the world economy

Disciplina

658.5/7

Soggetti

Technological innovations - United States

Research, Industrial - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Adopting Strategic Opportunities That Fit Evolutionary Patterns: Step One in Restoring the Innovative Edge; 2. Broadening the Vision of Research Teams: Step Two in Restoring the Innovative Edge; 6. Creating Cooperation Between the Public and the Private Sectors: Step Seven in Restoring the Innovative Edge; 3. Stimulating the Cross-Fertilization of Ideas: Step Three in Restoring the Innovative Edge; 4. Integrating the Organization and Changing Its Context: Steps Four and Five in Restoring the Innovative Edge

5. Connecting the Research Arenas in the Idea Innovation Network: Step Six in Restoring the Innovative Edge7. Providing Timely Feedback on Organization al Blockages: Step Eight in Restoring the Innovative Edge; Epilogue: A New Socioeconomic Paradigm; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

Considerable evidence indicates that the U.S. is falling behind when it comes to innovation. In part, this shift stems from the globalization of research and the advancement of other nations. But, it also arises from a widespread failure to adapt to the competitive environment generated by the evolution of science and technology.The objective of this book is to provide possible remedies for eight key obstacles that the U.S. faces in restoring its innovative edge. Understanding that these remedies are complex, each chapter also discusses the dilemmas and impediments that make chang