Publisher's Synopsis
Many leading scientists have contributed to this volume. The papers are written by heads of important R&D institutes and offer insight into many areas related to technology development, from details of projects to overall directions of research, and the changing environment of our time. Equally important they represent the efforts and observations of thousands of researchers worldwide dedicated to technology development and technology transfer. The volume provides glimpses into the past, the guiding policies, the goals for the future, and some difficulties of leading research institutes. It presents perspectives on cooperation between industry and research institutes and the steps being taken to promote it. The volume also discusses the association between research management and research staff; leadership factors affecting technology transfer; the effects of technology transfer on industry; and promoting industrial investment.
