The institutional dynamics of information technology transfer: a comparative case analysis

Author

Séror, Ann C.

Author_Institution

Fac. des Sci. de l´´Adm., Laval Univ., Que., Canada

fYear

1997

fDate

27-31 Jul 1997

Firstpage

908

Lastpage

911

Abstract

This paper examines the institutional dynamics of information technology transfer with particular emphasis on the roles of publicly funded centres for research and development. The theoretical model serves as a basis for qualitative case analysis and comparison of research management structures in two Canadian research centres. Recommendations for an appropriate research methodology are formulated

Keywords

information technology; research and development management; technology transfer; Canada; R&D management; comparative case analysis; information technology transfer; institutional dynamics; publicly funded R&D centres; qualitative case analysis; research management structures; research methodology recommendations; Computer aided software engineering; Disaster management; Environmental economics; Government; Information analysis; Information technology; Public policy; Research and development management; Technological innovation; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology

Conference_Location

Portland, OR

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3574-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PICMET.1997.653705

Filename

653705