Higher Education and the Evolution of Management, Applied Sciences, and Engineering Curricula

Higher Education and the Evolution of Management, Applied Sciences, and Engineering Curricula
Author: Machado, Carolina F.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522572600

In an increasingly complex, competitive, and global world, organizations require highly skilled professionals who have the capacity to proactively answer challenges. Thus, educational institutions must update the curricula of their courses to better contribute to the training and development of professionals in order to ensure that they are prepared to face increasing levels of organizational competitiveness. Higher Education and the Evolution of Management, Applied Sciences, and Engineering Curricula is a collection of innovative research that fosters discussion on the evolution of higher-education in management, applied sciences, and engineering with an emphasis on curriculum development, pedagogy, didactic aspects, and sustainable education. This publication presents models, theories, and tools that allow individuals to take a more strategic role in their organizations. It is ideally designed for managers, engineers, human resource officials, academicians, researchers, administrators, and lecturers.

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Production Research – Americas

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Production Research – Americas
Author: Fernando Deschamps
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2023-07-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031361210

This book presents the proceedings of the conference and provides valuable insights into the issues facing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the areas of sustainable operations and digitalization. It comprises a series of papers presented at the conference, covering topics such as: challenges faced by SMEs in a post-pandemic era; digitalization and its impact on SMEs; sustainable operations in SMEs; international market performance improvement in SMEs; SMEs infrastructure and integration with research, development, and innovation institutions; and SMEs participation in business networks. The papers offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs and provides practical solutions for those looking to help their organizations thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations

Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations
Author: Silva, Luan Carlos Santos
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2024-01-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1668498359

Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations is a solution-oriented book that addresses the challenges faced by public organizations in today's fast-paced and competitive environment. The book recognizes the lack of a supportive organizational culture as a major hurdle that hampers innovation and technology transfer, limiting the ability of public organizations to adapt and remain competitive. Edited by Luan Carlos Silva from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) in Brazil, this book offers a valuable collection of successful experiences from the Research Laboratory on Innovation and Technology Transfer (LABin) at UFGD, catering to professionals, researchers, and scholars in public management, innovation management, and technology transfer. Through practical insights and strategies, this book guides readers in cultivating a supportive organizational culture that fosters innovation and facilitates the adoption of innovative technologies. It presents compelling case studies and emphasizes the significance of effective leadership and collaboration among public organizations, private firms, and academic institutions. By delving into critical topics such as knowledge management, technology adoption, and organizational culture, the book equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and tools to overcome challenges in managing innovation and technology transfer in the public sector. With its potential to offer replicable experiences applicable to various public management models, Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations empowers professionals, policymakers, researchers, and academics worldwide, enabling them to grasp the importance of innovation and technology transfer while providing practical guidance for successful management practices.

Digital Work and Personal Data Protection

Digital Work and Personal Data Protection
Author: Lourdes Mella Méndez
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2018-12-21
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1527523977

This book gathers contributions related to the most pressing problems and challenges that new information and communications technologies (ICT) and digital platforms introduce into the labour market, and the impact they have on the way that people work, their rights and even their health and dignity. In addition, there are also chapters studying personal data protection, which is currently a topic of maximum interest due to the New European Regulation about it. The contributors here are drawn from around the world, with several countries represented, such as Portugal, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Australia and Venezuela. The book will appeal lawyers, legal and human resources experts, economists, judges, academics and staff from trade unions, and employers’ representation. The volume features insights and contributions in different languages, with chapters in Spanish (12), English (6) and Portuguese (4).

The Entrepreneurial University

The Entrepreneurial University
Author: Lene Foss
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 131756894X

Global recessions and structural economic shifts are motivating government and business leaders worldwide to increasingly look to "their" universities to stimulate regional development and to contribute to national competiveness. The challenge is clear and the question is pressing: How will universities respond? This book presents in-depth case narratives of ten universities from Norway, Finland, Sweden, UK, and the U.S. that have overcome significant challenges to develop programs and activities to commercialize scientific research, launch entrepreneurial degree programs, establish industry partnerships, and build entrepreneurial cultures and ecosystems. The universities are quite diverse: large and small; teaching and research focused; internationally recognized and relatively new; located in major cities and in emerging regions. Each case narrative describes challenges overcome, actions taken, and resulting accomplishments. This volume will be of interest to policymakers and university administrators as well as researchers and students interested in how different programs and activities can promote university entrepreneurship while contributing to economic growth in developed and developing economies.

The Management of Intellectual Property

The Management of Intellectual Property
Author: D. Bosworth
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1847201555

This book will be a useful resource for those studying or teaching the management of IP. . . a welcome addition on the reading list for all good IP management courses. Duncan Bucknell, Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice This book brings together innovative contributions on the management of intellectual property (IP) and intellectual property rights by an esteemed and multi-disciplinary group of economists, management scientists, accountants and lawyers. Offering a broad and enlightening picture of the measurement and management of IP, the contributors argue that the shift towards a knowledge-based economy has increased the importance of IP and more generally, intangible assets, as a focus for company decision-making behaviour. The book explores these intangible assets, which are driven by investments in R&D, marketing, education and training, management information systems and organizational structure. The inherent risk in the development of such assets born from the involvement of creativity and innovation is also discussed. The Management of Intellectual Property should prove of use to both students of management and managers in the field who have to make decisions with regard to investments in, and the protection of, IP and other intangible assets.

A mentalidade da inovação

A mentalidade da inovação
Author: Lorraine Marchand
Publisher: Astral Cultural
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2023-03-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 6555662964

PARA MUITOS, A INOVAÇÃO SURGE DE UM INSIGHT GENIAL QUE BROTA DE REPENTE EM UMA MENTE BRILHANTE. MAS ISSO NÃO É VERDADE. A INOVAÇÃO PODE SER ENSINADA E, CLARO, APRENDIDA. A grande maioria das novas e brilhantes ideias de produto sequer chega ao mercado. Então, como fazer para que pessoas e empresas possam inovar de forma eficaz? Lorraine H. Marchand, especialista que tem guiado empresas e startups da Fortune 500 no desenvolvimento de novas ideias, estabelece um roteiro detalhado para estimular o sucesso. A autora compartilha suas oito leis da inovação, que são um verdadeiro passo a passo para conduzir transformações duradouras e significativas em qualquer organização. Modelos estratégicos, processos práticos utilizados por empresas de todos os tamanhos, além de quadros de planejamento ilustrados por meio de estudos de caso, vão fornecer as ferramentas necessárias para criar o ambiente perfeito para a inovação. A mentalidade da inovação oferece um plano prático tanto para o veterano que quer pôr suas ideias em prática quanto para o estreante com um grande sonho.