Summary

The second edition of this best-selling text provides more than forty articles written by leading industry and academic experts-many new to this edition-that create an overall framework for thinking about how technologies evolve and drive the need for organizational change and adaptation. In addition, it offers a diagnostic model that can be applied to problems in innovation management. The editors, Michael L. Tushman and Philip Anderson, are acknowledged leaders in the field of management strategy. Focusing on the general management challenges that innovative firms face, they draw from a variety of disciplines to show the links between innovation, organizational competencies, organizational architectures, executive teams, and managing change. Managing Strategic Innovation and Change, 2/e is designed for MBA or professional management courses that focus on technological innovation and change. It is an ideal companion to The Human Side of Managing Technological Information, 2/e by Ralph Katz (OUP, 2003) and Innovation Management: Strategies, Implementation, and Profits, 2/e by Allan Afuah (OUP, 2003). Featured Topics BLTechnological evolution BLTechnology strategy BLOrganizational learning BLManagement of innovation Recurring Themes BLThe systems nature of technology BLThe importance of history and path dependence BLThe cross-functional nature of innovation managementBLThe paradox between efficiency and adaptability BLThe role of executive leadership in managing through turbulence