, organising and coordinating R&D and innovation on a global scale. In addition to papers on the fundamental principles, trends and … concepts such as knowledge networks, open innovation and virtual innovation. It is a key reference collection for professors … technology and innovation officers keen to develop their corporate R&D more systematically …

towards becoming a major source of global innovation, by creating pioneering new business models and policy frameworks … of innovation. The book explores the innovation, research and development scene in China, whilst outlining the cultural … and historical barriers to innovation and analysing the country's output. Individual entrepreneurs responsible for China …