TM600.88 Spring 1997 Module 3

Reading List

You should read the following materials before beginning your Module Assignment. It might be helpful, however, to scan the assignment to understand the module's requirements. (To jump to the assignment, click here: Module 3 Assignment.)

 References to be read*:

• Burgelman, R.A., Maidique, M.A., and Wheelwright, S.C. Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation, 2^nd edition. IL: Irwin, 1996. (BMW)
• Reading III-2 Financial Engineering at Merck, pp. 531
• Reading III-3 The Transfer of Technology from Research to Development, p. 533
• BMW pp. 657-673.
• Reading IV- 1 Communication Between Engineering and Production: A Critical Factor, p. 691
• Reading IV-2 The New Product Learning Cycle, p. 698
• Reading IV-3 Organizing and Leading "Heavyweight" Teams, p. 758
• Reading IV-4 The Power of Product Integrity, p. 770
• Reading IV-6 The New Product Development Map, p. 849
• Reading IV-7 Accelerating the Design-Build-Test Cycle for Effective Product Development, p. 859

 References to be skimmed:

• Penzias, A. Managing in a High-Tech World. PC/Computing. August 1989, pp. 109-115. On reserve.
• Kumar, V., Persaud, A.N.S., and Kumar, U. 1996. To Terminate or Not an Ongoing R&D Project: A Managerial Dilemma. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 43(3): 273-284. On reserve.

References to be considered for further reading:

• Rubenstein, A.H. Managing Technology in the Decentralized Firm. NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1989.
• Shtub, A., Bard, J., and Globerson, S. Project Management: Engineering, Technology, and Implementation. NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1994.
• Steele, L. Managing Technology: The Strategic View. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1989.

* Do not forget to finish your reading of Sproull, L., and Kiesler, S. Connections: New Ways of Working in the Networked Organization. MA: The Free Press, 1991.

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