A primer and checklist for the technology transfer/knowledge utilization process
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Authors
Brink, Gale Dean
Subjects
Knowledge Utilization Process
Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer
Advisors
Creighton, J.W.
Date of Issue
1980-03
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis details steps of the knowledge utilization
process which are applicable to individuals and organizations
and develops a model of an organization in which the process
takes place. Elements of four categories (INPUT RESOURCES,
ORGANIZATION, OUTPUTS and ENVIRONMENT) are analyzed to determine
the characteristics that influence the use and transfer
of knowledge. Models show the interrelationships between
characteristics that describe each element and are combined
into an integrated model of the organization to show the
relationships between elements.
The author concludes that three resources, individuals,
knowledge and time, are critical to the organization and the
knowledge utilization process. "Used" in both planning and
production, they result in organizational output that may
satisfy a need in the organization's environment. Because
time is the limiting resource, planning (assessing the interrelationships,
alternatives and consequences) is important in
effectively managing the use of other resources and should
precede individual and organizational activity.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.