Title :
The science advisory committee as a tool for new technology assessment
Author :
Rosenfelder, Gerald S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Manage./Marketing, Canisius Coll., Buffalo, NY, USA
Abstract :
The assessment of new technology strategies in multidivisional firms, and the role of the chief executive officer as the strategic decision maker regarding these new technology issues are examined. The rate of technological change has made the strategic management of technology a critical issue for US firms competing in technology-driven markets. It is suggested that a science advisory committee (SAC) made up of independent senior scientists can assess the firm´s performance of the strategic management of new product technology. The research reported explores the advantages of such a committee in implementing the technology evaluation process in multidivisional firms
Keywords :
research and development management; R&D management; USA; multidivisional firms; new technology assessment; performance; research; science advisory committee; strategic decision making; technological change; technology-driven markets; Appropriate technology; Asset management; Educational institutions; Environmental management; Innovation management; Manufacturing; Production; Resource management; Technological innovation; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Eatontown, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0854-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1992.225299
