Innovation, knowledge and power in organizations /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Theodora Asimakou.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
199 pages ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Routledge studies in global competition ;
Volume Designation
45
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-195) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Introduction : a story of studying technological innovation -- 2. value of knowledge in post-industrial societies -- 3. Knowledge and innovation in organizations -- 4. Commercialization and knowledge production : Hydro-Carbon Solutions -- 5. construction of 'commercial innovation' -- 6. politics of innovation : Technology Group A -- 7. Innovation management in a commercial environment : Technology Group B -- 8. Conclusion : the commercial condition of knowledge -- App. Sources of information.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book examines discourses of knowledge and innovation in post-industrial societies and knowledge-based organizations. The author investigates the value of knowledge and the question of innovation management in a fully commercial environment for a technology company. This work will be of most interest to researchers and students of knowledge and innovation management, namely postgraduates and second degree students, as well as managers in knowledge-based organizations."--Jacket.