Abstract
Although economic technology transfer is usual focus in inquiry, there is another very important aspect that deserves closer examination. This is the management of its human capital. The human resources systems and practices that were necessary to enable Silicon Valley high-tech companies to thrive. These systems, like their technology counterparts, had to be highly innovative and, at times, unorthodox in order to satisfy the demands of this unique business environment. It is the purpose of this chapter to bring to light lessons learned from these HR practices that might transfer to technology sectors elsewhere and/or to other businesses operating under similar emerging new economic conditions.