Harris, Don and Harris, Fiona J.
(2004).
Evaluating the transfer of technology: a critical evaluation of the human component in the system.
Technology in Society, 26(4) pp. 551–565.
Abstract
Technology can take many forms from the development of sophisticated electronics to the application of basic procedural principles. Technology transfer can also take several forms, however, in this case, it is the transfer of technological principles between application domains that is of primary interest. This paper presents a framework (the Five ‘M’s framework) that can be used to consider the likely success of technology transfer. The framework is based upon a sociotechnical system approach. The framework is illustrated with an evaluation of the introduction of intelligent cruise control into motor vehicles. It is argued that this is a technological concept first developed as an aerospace application in the form of the autopilot. In this case, it is argued that the transfer of this technology in its current form may potentially compromise safety.
| Item Type: |
Journal Article
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| Copyright Holders: |
2004 Elsevier Ltd. |
| ISSN: |
0160-791X |
| Keywords: |
technology transfer; advanced driver systems; adaptive cruise control; sociotechnical systems; safety |
| Academic Unit/Department: |
Open University Business School |
| Item ID: |
1639 |
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| Date Deposited: |
05 Jun 2006 |
| Last Modified: |
20 Jul 2011 12:01 |
| URI: |
http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/1639 |
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