Isbn: 9780521028523 - science and corporate strategy: du pont r and d, 1902–1980 (studies in economic history and policy: usa in the twentieth century) (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. This book provides a comprehensive, critical study of research and development in a large US corporation. Series: Studies in Economic History & Policy: USA in the Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 780 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJ; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1070. . 2006. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Based on voluminous corporate records and extensive interviews with key employees, Science and Corporate Strategy: Du Pont R and D, 1902-1980 provides a comprehensive, critical study of research and development in a large US corporation. Du Pont was among a handful of US corporations that established formal research and development laboratories at the turn of the century to improve competitive positions in their respective industries. Initially, Du Pont's executives viewed R&D as an important though not central part of the corporations strategy. However the gains made by the company's laboratories soon demonstrated that R&D would be a critical ingredient in the firm's success. The industrial research and development laboratory became a major part of corporate structure; science became a central part of corporate strategy.…