Managing Innovation

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We will explore the process of innovation, the challenge of managing innovation within organizations, and how to mesh new product development with the strategy of the firm. We use a multi-level, multi-discipline approach and emphasize management issues relating to the innovative process and implementation of new technologies within organizations. We will also cover the collaboration between R&D and other functional areas, and collaboration across firms, technological and innovative needs of the firm over time, and organizational adaptation to innovation and technological change, with an emphasis on environmental businesses. Course will be given both Fall and Spring to accommodate JD/EP Students.