Management of Technology (Paperback)

Book Description
This book treats an increasingly important subject, the effective management of technology, and brings an engineer's perspective to the discussion. Many engineers and scientists are charged by their organizations with anticipating technology needs of their companies and managing the integration of technology into the workplace. These days it is a critical skill for engineers to make accurate appraisals of trends, costs, and how technologies will benefit the company and the needs of the customer. Khalil's book is the only book available in this market that addresses these topics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Synopsis
This volume treats an important subject, the effective management of technology, and brings an engineers perspective to the discussion. Many engineers and scientists are charged by their organizations with anticipating technology needs of their companies and managing the integration of technology into the workplace. These days it is a critical skill for engineers to make accurate appraisals of trends, costs, and how technologies will benefit the company and the needs of the customer. This textbook for introductory or survey courses in technology management stresses technology's crucial role in creating wealth and achieving competitiveness. The emphasis on both the speed and scope of change in technological development and the consequential paradigm shift in the industrial and business enterprize system.