The Human Side of Managing Technological Innovation : A Collection of Readings

Edited by a leader in the field of human resources management, this second edition of The Human Side of Managing Technical Innovation is organized around themes including motivating professionals, measuring productivity, managing groups, and the use of technology as a strategic resource.

Designed for courses within MBA engineering and executive education programs, The Human Side of Managing Technical Information, Second Edition, provides a variety of approaches and perspectives on issues critical to the effective leadership of technical professionals and cross-functional teams throughout the innovation process.Updated throughout, the second edition''s collection of articles cover such topics as motivating professionals, measuring productivity,organizing and leading cross-functional development teams, enhancing creativity, developing human resource capabilities, and using technology as a strategic resource. These articles represent the thoughts and ideas of researchers and practitioners seeking a richer understanding of the complex interplay between the specialized knowledge and skills of creative professionals and the realistic pressures and constraints required by successful business organizations.