A framework for assessing the technolgy transfer potential of selected mechanisms : case studies of telecom companies in India | |
| Author | Kumar, Naveen |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-96-45 |
| Subject(s) | Technology assessment--India Technology transfer --India |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | In many developing country firms, the transferee of technology often does not know what constitutes the flow of technology and what he should specifically look for while using a particular mechanism of transfer of technology. An examination of international technology transfer mechanisms, under a comprehensive definition of technology, can facilitate the understanding of the usefulness and limitations of these mechanisms from the point of view of their technology transfer potential. Based on the review of literature, the study develops a conceptual framework for examining common technology transfer mechanisms, showing the extent to which the various components of product and process technology can be transferred through these mechanisms. Afterwards, the research attempts to demonstrate the validity and usefulness of the framework, by carrying out case studies in three transferee companies, from India, which have implemented international technology transfer arrangements. Based on the findings of the case studies, some prescriptions are made as to how a transferee of technology can ensure that a technology transfer gap, in terms of the components that have not been transferred, does not arise. Since this research is of an exploratory nature, suggestions have been made for further research possibilities, that can examine in greater depth the problem that has been studied. |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ramanathan, K. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Gupta, Jyoti P. ;Johri, Lalit M. |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1996 |