| Author | Vidyasagara, Nawarathna Mudiyanselage Wimaladarshana |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-95-15 |
| Subject(s) | Technology transfer--Sri Lanka
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| Note | A Research study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of
Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | There is a widespread agreement among developing countries now that, unless
technology is properly managed, changed, and controlled, there can never be adequate
industrial and economic development. The approach which is most practical today in
introducing technological change is the "buy-some-make-some" approach. But what needs to
be transferred and what can be locally developed depends upon the strength of a firm's
indigenous technological capability, locally available supportive infrastructure, the national
technology climate and global technological trends.
However, the tacit assumption which is frequently made by many managers in
developing countries is that any technology transferred from outside is useful. But due to their
lack of capability in: scanning the international shelf; technology assessment; and
negotiating, very often they end up purchasing obsolete or nearly obsolete technologies which
makes it difficult for these developing country firms to achieve their objectives. Even if the
required technology is purchased it is not uncommon to hear complaints that the transfer of
technology was not complete.
This study is an attempt to develop an approach for technology transfer which can be
used at the firm level by manufacturing sector organizations in developing countries, in their
dealings with foreign sources to acquire new technologies. The proposed approach consists of
seven steps and they are: scanning, assessing the external business environment, assessing the
internal environment, selection, negotiation, implementation, and monitoring and
improvements.
The validity and usefulness of this approach is tested by conducting five case studies
from the manufacturing sector organizations in Sri Lanka. It appears that the approach is
suitable for practical applications. Based on the findings of the case studies, a set of
guidelines for local firms and the Government are also proposed |
| Year | 1995 |
| 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.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Sharif, Nawaz ;Tang, John C.S.
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Norway |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |