Title :
Implementing first world technology systems in third world industrial systems
Author :
Nolte, FW ; Pretorius, MW
Author_Institution :
Pretoria Univ., South Africa
Abstract :
Unique challenges face the implementer of novel advanced technology in industries. This is even more so when the industry in question is located in a third world country. This paper reinvestigates this problem from a technology/industry system point of view and presents a new model for understanding these challenges.
Keywords :
management; advanced technology; first world technology systems; product technology; technology colony; third world industrial systems; Africa; Communication industry; Foundries; Integrated circuit packaging; Integrated circuit synthesis; Integrated circuit technology; Manufacturing; Paper technology; Technological innovation; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Africon Conference in Africa, 2002. IEEE AFRICON. 6th
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7570-X
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.2002.1146880
