Information technology supported technology transfer process a multi-site case study of high-tech enterprises

Too many companies fail to utilize the advantages of modern information technologies (ITs) for international technology transfer. In fact, no framework and practically no in-depth empirical research exists on the use of ITs for technology transfer. However, effective technology transfer is essential...

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Päätekijä: Nahar, Nazmun
Aineistotyyppi: Väitöskirja
Kieli:eng
Julkaistu: 2001
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description Too many companies fail to utilize the advantages of modern information technologies (ITs) for international technology transfer. In fact, no framework and practically no in-depth empirical research exists on the use of ITs for technology transfer. However, effective technology transfer is essential for survival when facing intense global competition accompanied by a rapid reduction in product and technology life cycles. This increases the need to investigate technology transfer by Western companies via the utilization of ITs. This study has been undertaken to address this need and to make both theoretical and practical contributions. This research has been conducted by: a) analyzing background theories, i.e. resource-based theory, cooperation and network theories, and diffusion of innovation theory, b) reviewing the literature in the fields of technology transfer, IT, and diffusion of innovations, c) carrying out a pilot case study, d) executing a multi-site case analysis of four high-tech case companies' IT-supported technology transfer processes, and e) performing a multiple focus group analysis to examine the second, third, and fourth research questions. The study introduces a new IT-supported technology transfer approach that can be applied in a wide range of settings both in research and management. Effective implementation of this model can provide a variety of benefits, including the facilitation of global collaboration, market entry through technology transfer, and a significant reduction of risks associated with technology transfer. This study also identifies factors that lead to success in and create barriers to IT implementation, as well as actions necessary to enhance the success of IT implementation. Knowledge of these factors can help both the technology supplier and recipient. An extended version of the diffusion of innovation theory is also introduced and empirically validated. Overall, the study contributes to the fields of IT, diffusion of innovations, technology transfer, and international business.
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