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

fYear

1992

fDate

25-28 Oct 1992

Firstpage

305

Lastpage

307

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International

Conference_Location

Eatontown, NJ

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0854-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMC.1992.225299

Filename

225299