Business culture and the practice of technology management

Article Abstract:

The technology management tools and techniques used at Hughes Electronics Corp. are investigated to examine the impact of company culture on technology management. Four classes of technology management techniques are analyzed: universal approaches, approaches working especially well in Hughes, approaches that are desirable to implement but hard to make effective in Hughes' corporate culture, and approaches that are not applicable in Hughes but have proven to be successful in other organizations. The technology strategy and management techniques to be used depends on the nature of a company's products and markets and its history and individual business culture.

Science and technology policy, Electronic components industry

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Evolution of technology management at Hughes

Article Abstract:

The impact of internal business culture on the local usage of various technology management strategies is investigated. Hughes Electronics Corp. is chosen as the sample company, and its internal culture and 'personality' are subsequently examined. The best choice of technology management tools and strategies is found to be dependent on the distinctive properties of the company that directly influence technology and technologists.

Electronics industry, Business creativity

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East-West ventures in Belarus

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the differences between management techniques operating in Eastern Europe and the West, with models designed to help Eastern European firms overcome problems and adopt Western business techniques.

Eastern Europe, Joint ventures, Industrial management

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