Managing and Developing New Forms of Work Organization. Second (revised) Edition. Management Development Series

Managing and Developing New Forms of Work Organization. Second (revised) Edition. Management Development Series
Author: Sven Flykt Nitish De (George Kanawaty, Rolf Lindholm, HÃ¥kan Lundgren, Anders Malmberg, Jan-Peder Norstedt and Einar Thorsrud)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1981
Genre:
ISBN: 9789221027072

Intended for managers, consultants and trade unionists, this volume provides practical guidelines for developing and introducing new forms of work organization in enterprises.

Managing Research, Development and Innovation

Managing Research, Development and Innovation
Author: Ravi Jain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2010-07-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470404124

Now fully revised and updated the classic book on effective R&D management "This thoughtful and detailed work outlines what is required in order to achieve the desired end results in a networked world where teamwork and collaboration are increasingly important to globally dispersed workforces." JOHN CHAMBERS, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Praise for the Second Edition "This is a superbly written book and could make an excellent reference and text for related university courses." E. LILE MURPHREE, JR., PHD, former Chairman, Department of Engineering Management, The George Washington University "Provides a superb exposition of the role that social and psychological phenomena play in today's organizations." FRED E. FIEDLER, Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Washington, Seattle As the economy shifts from producing goods to producing information, the role of researchers in shaping the future has become immense. By taking advantage of modern technology, the highly trained and predominantly autonomous researchers from around the globe collect and share information better than ever yet, there is still a lack of an effective centralized structure for an R&D organization manager to integrate the efforts from many disparate individuals into a unified plan. Managing Research, Development, and Innovation, Third Edition covers the management skills and leadership theories essential to generating products and excelling in today's global economy. Topics of interest include how to design jobs, organize hierarchies, resolve conflicts, motivate employees, and create an innovative work environment. Discover how superior management skills can increase funding, generate profit, and improve the effectiveness of technologically based organizations. This new revised edition: Covers all aspects of the research and development process with focus on the human management function Includes two new chapters covering the innovation process critical to research and development of new products and services Outlines the challenging issues related to diversity in science and technology organizations and provides insights as to how diversity can be used to enhance creativity Managing Research, Development, and Innovation, Third Edition is the most complete, insightful book of its kind. Useful for professionals and graduate students alike, the text demonstrates in clear, straightforward prose how good management skills will shape the future.

Expert Systems

Expert Systems
Author: Karl M. Wiig
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1990
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221064466

The aim of this volume is to give practical guidance on how to establish and use expert systems technology within an organization, avoiding various pitfalls on the way. The book also outlines the resulting benefits in terms of productivity.

Environmental Business Management

Environmental Business Management
Author: Klaus North
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221095163

This work encourages business managers to take account of the needs of the threatened planet and dwindling natural resources, while simultaneously redefining the commercial interests involved.; The book highlights opportunities for and threats to sustainable development. It leads the reader through the morass of existing and proposed regulations and guidelines which cover the areas encompassed by the term environmental management: the use of hazardous chemicals; toxic wastes and emissions; occupational health and safety; and environmental impact analysis.; Completely revised and updated, this.

Management for Privatization

Management for Privatization
Author: International Labour Office
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221091981

This work traces the impact of privatization of state-owned enterprises on management practices and strategies. It covers methods of privatization and the barriers faced by managers, includes case studies of industry and public services in industrialized, developing and former socialist countries, and identifies training needs. It aims to build management development capacity and to prepare managers for the challenges of privatization and a new competitive environment.; The book is divided into four parts. Part One covers: the reasons for, and main methods of privatization; the environmental,

Improving Public Enterprise Performance

Improving Public Enterprise Performance
Author: Victor Powell
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1987
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789221055631

Discussion on public enterprise management and operations in developing countries.

Localizing Global Production

Localizing Global Production
Author: Klaus North
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221095125

Discusses various methods of generating know-how in one region and speedily deploying it elsewhere to meet market demands or exploit competitive manufacturing advantages. Three detailed cases studies cover the Philippines, India and Ghana.

Diagnosing Management Training and Development Needs

Diagnosing Management Training and Development Needs
Author: Milan Kubr
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1989
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221063995

Offers a conceptual framework and a compendium of techniques, practical guide-lines and tips for managers in both the public and private sectors and those involved in the management of large and small enterprises, management centres and institutes.