Japanese Technology and Innovation Management: From Know-How to Know-Who
Editorial Reviews
James C. Abegglen, Chairman, Asia Advisory Serice
'Mr Harryson provides a pioneering analysis of the product development process in three leading Japanese companies - Canon, Sony and Toyota. With in-depth study of the Japanese organizational methods in contrast to Western approaches to technological development, his work adds a major new dimension to our understanding of the research and development process. The study provides a full explanation for the high levels of R&D productivity and the exceptionally short development lead times that make the best of Japanese companies so formidable in the marketplace. Western businessmen will find this book of exceptional value in challenging conventional wisdom regarding R&D management, and suggesting new approaches to organizing for innovation.' - James C. Abegglen, Chairman, Asia Advisory Service
Book Description
Many companies today are unable to respond fast enough to market shifts because they have concentrated too much on making technology more specialized to their own needs, hoping that this will preserve their competitive edge. Unfortunately, this has actually left many R&D staff short of the cross-functional skills they need to enable large projects to work. This innovative and original book, written by a leading management consultant, addresses these concerns and provides new insights into the theories and practices of innovation management. Ultimately, this book argues, the innovation process is no longer limited to 'know-how' but depends instead on 'know-who'. For companies to remain competitive and respond to market shifts, they must change their focus from internal specialization to learning through relationships. Three in-depth case studies from Canon, Sony and Toyota demonstrate the intracorporate benefits of external collaboration. This book provides concrete examples on how these companies use the principles of open sharing ideas, technologies as well as human resources; and performance measurement systems that reward cooperation and collective achievements. More importantly, it links the Japanese 'learning through know-who principle' with these practices in order to explain the high R&D performance, reduced development lead-times and improved overall competitiveness of these three firms. This book will be of great interest to business managers, international scholars of R&D and innovation, and postgraduate students taking courses in technology and innovation.
Japanese Technology and Innovation Management: From Know-How to Know-Who
Japanese Technology and Innovation Management: From Know-How to Know-Who,Sigvald Harryson,Edward Elgar Publishing,1858987687,Business/Economics,Development - Economic Development,Engineering - Industrial,General,Japan,Management,Research And Development (Engineering),Research, Industrial,Technological Innovations,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Organizational learning,Knowledge management
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