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University Technology Commercialization : University Technology Commercialization in the Idea Age.
Title:
University Technology Commercialization : University Technology Commercialization in the Idea Age.
Author:
Libecap, Gary D.
ISBN:
9780857242006
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (221 pages)
Series:
Advances in the Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth, 21 ; v.v. 21

Advances in the Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth, 21
Contents:
Advances in the Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 1. Different yokes for different folks: Individual preferences, institutional logics, and the commercialization of academic research -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What distinguishes academic entrepreneurs, and why does academic entrepreneurship matter? -- 3. University-industry relations, within and outside firm boundaries -- 4. Commercializing false science? Understanding academic fraud and its impact -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2. The politics of neglect: Path selection and development in nanotechnology innovation -- Introduction -- Theory and hypotheses -- Data and method -- Results -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 3. Scientists behaving badly? Conflicts in multidisciplinary commercialization project teams -- Introduction -- Selective perception and prioritization of issues -- The framework -- Methodology -- Patterns of conflict -- Discussion and implications for managing university commercialization teams -- Conclusions -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4. The evolution of team processes in commercializing high-tech products -- Introduction -- Conceptual background and framework -- Team outcomes -- Team processes -- Methodology -- Results -- The impact of team processes on performance outcomes -- Evolution of team processes for high- and low-performing teams -- The role of trust and group cohesion in predicting performance -- Conclusion -- Note -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Appendix. Measures -- Chapter 5. The organizational workshop: A conceptual exploration of the boundary spanning role of university entrepreneurship and innovation centers -- Introduction -- Boundaries of identity and logics -- Boundary spanning roles.

Academic culture and the disciplinary landscape -- Conceptual exploration -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6. Different strokes for different folks: University programs that enable diverse career choices of young scientists -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Institutional and policy backdrop -- 3. Empirical evidence of alternative job options -- 4. Alternative career paths for scientists -- 5. A Portfolio of educational programs for entrepreneurship and management education of scientists -- 6. Concluding remarks -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Appendix A. Modules within the CEM for life scientists program -- Appendix B. Certificate in business course outline -- Chapter 7. Science and technology entrepreneurship for greater societal benefit: Ideas for curricular innovation -- Introduction -- A simple model of science and technology entrepreneurship -- Who should enroll in a master's degree in entrepreneurial science and technology? -- Why current educational curricula are suboptimal in encouraging science-based and high-technology entrepreneurship -- Extant models in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship education -- Philosophy, objectives, and execution of a master's degree in entrepreneurial science and technology -- Curriculum possibilities -- How will we measure success? -- Acknowledgments -- Note -- References -- Chapter 8. Navigating the issues of multidisciplinary student teams serving university spin-offs -- Introduction -- University of Washington entrepreneurial law clinic -- Who is the client? -- Mediating among different commercialization plans -- Supervising different types of professional students -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Acknowledgments.
Abstract:
This volume addresses the challenges that can arise when individuals from technical, business, and legal environments must converge on the goal of commercialization. Specifically, it brings together studies from organizational behavior, marketing, economic, and sociological perspectives on commercialization of university technologies.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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