Managing Research and Innovation

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This course deals with the responsibilities and operating problems of managers responsible for research and innovation within firms. Topics will include: internal technology assessments, the acquisition of technology, domestic and international technology transfer, and the selection and management of research and development projects. Managerial techniques for stimulating and managing innovation are discussed, based on descriptive and prescriptive readings and cases. Particular attention will be given to managing creative individuals, the nature of disruptive technical innovations, and techniques for overcoming barriers to innovation.