Technology Forces at Work: Profiles of Enviromental Research and Development at

Description: Technology Forces at Work by Susan Resetar, Beth E. Lachman, Robert J. Lempert, Monica Pinto This report features case studies of four industry leaders and discusses how these companies view enviromental technology investments. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This report features case studies of four industry leaders and discusses how these companies view enviromental technology investments. Author Biography Susan Resetar (M.S., Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley) is an operations research specialist at RAND whose research focus includes environmental and technology issues. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Background Study Objectives The Study Approach: Literature Reviews and Case Studies Report Roadmap Chapter 2. What the Literature Says About Innovation, R&D, and Partnerships Invention, Innovation, and Diffusion R&D Trends Public-Private Research Partnerships Chapter 3. Case-Study Lessons How the Firms View Environmental Technology Firms Emphasize Customer Priorities and Resource Efficiency R&D Planning Links Environmental Technology to Business Objectives Opportunities Are Linked to Changes Along the Value-Chain In a Global Market, Many Policies Influence R&D Heterogeneity in the Firms Summary Chapter 4. Policy Recommendations from DuPont, Intel, Monsanto, and Xerox Common Recommendations Emerged Despite the Diversity of Industrial Sectors Priorities for Public-Private Research Partnerships Varied Other Recommendations Highlight the Heterogeneity Chapter 5. Concluding Remarks and Observations Where Companies Are Investing in Environmental Technology R&D The Case Studies Support What We Know About Innovation and R&D Federal Policies Must Balance Many Interests and Firm Behaviors Additional Policy Research Appendix A. Environmental Technologies Definition B. Data on Environmental and R&D Activities C. DuPont: Better Things for Better Living D. Intel: Survival of the Fastest in Semiconductor Innovation E. Monsanto: Food, Health, Hope F. Xerox: The Document Company References - - Details ISBN083302728X Short Title TECHNOLOGY FORCES AT WORK Language English ISBN-10 083302728X ISBN-13 9780833027283 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Imprint RAND Subtitle Profiles of Enviromental Research and Development at DuPont, Intel, Monsanto, and Xerox Place of Publication Santa Monica, CA Country of Publication United States Pages 167 Birth 1961 DOI 10.1604/9780833027283 UK Release Date 1999-05-11 AU Release Date 1999-05-11 NZ Release Date 1999-05-11 US Release Date 1999-05-11 Author Monica Pinto Publisher RAND Publication Date 1999-05-11 DEWEY 363.7072 Illustrations bibliography Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137310375;

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