Technology Forces at Work: Profiles of Enviromental Research and Development at DuPont, Intel, Monsanto, and Xerox

by Susan Resetar, Beth Lachman, Robert Lempert, Monica Pinto

Overview

Features case studies of industry leaders and their view of enviromental technology investments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780833027399
Publisher:	RAND Corporation
Publication date:	05/11/1999
Series:	Rand Mr Series , #1068
Pages:	25
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.88(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	1470L (what's this?)

About the Author

Robert J. Lempert (Ph.D., Applied Physics, Harvard University) is a senior physical scientist at RAND. Dr. Lempert's recent work has focused on science and technology policy. He has led studies on science and technology planning for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency and on innovation in environmental technologies for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science and Technology Council.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction
Background
Study Objectives
The Study Approach: Literature Reviews and Case Studies
Report Roadmap
Chapter 2. What the Literature Says About Innovation, R&D, and Partnerships
Invention, Innovation, and Diffusion
R&D Trends
Public-Private Research Partnerships
Chapter 3. Case-Study Lessons
How the Firms View "Environmental Technology"
Firms Emphasize Customer Priorities and Resource Efficiency
R&D Planning Links Environmental Technology to Business Objectives
Opportunities Are Linked to Changes Along the Value-Chain
In a Global Market, Many Policies Influence R&D
Heterogeneity in the Firms
Summary
Chapter 4. Policy Recommendations from DuPont, Intel, Monsanto, and Xerox
Common Recommendations Emerged Despite the Diversity of Industrial Sectors
Priorities for Public-Private Research Partnerships Varied
Other Recommendations Highlight the Heterogeneity
Chapter 5. Concluding Remarks and Observations
Where Companies Are Investing in Environmental Technology R&D
The Case Studies Support What We Know About Innovation and R&D
Federal Policies Must Balance Many Interests and Firm Behaviors
Additional Policy Research
Appendix
A. Environmental Technologies Definition
B. Data on Environmental and R&D Activities
C. DuPont: Better Things for Better Living
D. Intel: Survival of the Fastest in Semiconductor Innovation
E. Monsanto: Food, Health, Hope
F. Xerox: The Document Company
References

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Editorial Reviews

...presents information in a clear and very readable format and provides a comprehensive and current overview of environmental technology research.

JOM