The discipline of technology management focuses on the scientific, engineering, and management issues related to the commercial introduction of new technologies. Although more than thirty U.S. universities offer PhD programs in the subject, there has never been a single comprehensive resource dedicated to technology management. The Handbook of Technology Management fills that gap with coverage of all the core topics and applications in the field. Edited by the renowned Doctor Hossein Bidgoli, the three volumes here include all the basics for students, educators, and practitioners. The Handbook of Technology Management offers a comprehensive handbook series with core information and technology management topics, practical applications, and coverage of the emerging issues in technology and innovation management fields. Edited by the renowned Hossein Bidgoli, with contributions from leading authorities in the field, the three volumes feature basic and advanced topics for students, educators, and practitioners.The first comprehensive reference for the new and growing academic discipline of technology managementA vital consideration for a variety of industries, from government to manufacturing, to energy, financial services, communications, and moreDiscusses scientific, engineering, and management issues related to the commercial introduction of new technologiesEach volume incorporates state-of-the-art core information and technology management topics, practical applications and coverage of the emerging issuesEach article follows a unique format including, Title and Author, Glossary, Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Cross-references, and Bibliography. The unique format assists the readers to pick and choose various sections of an article and also creates consistency throughout the entire seriesIncludes more than 200 articles from over 200 leading experts