Linking technology to business planning: theory and practice

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Studies on the development of ideas in the integration of technology into the business planning process are reviewed. The common themes that emerge from the review are then tested and developed for validity and for value. Testing for validity involves comparison with inputs gathered from delegates of a particular firm during an industrial workshop, while testing for value consists of the current development of technology review process with a collaborating firm. The experience and learning that have transpired from the test case are discussed.

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Technology road mapping: the issues of managing technology change

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A study was conducted to analyze a conceptual framework of factors significant for the successful introduction of technology change. The importance of the model to technology road mapping was examined based on the experience of developing and carrying out technology road mapping for large firms. Results indicated the effectiveness of the framework in determining whether novel technologies anticipated by technology road mapping are suitable for acquisition, implementation and utilization.

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Technology roadmapping: linking technology resources into business planning

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The practices that are comlementary in terms of linking technology, new product development and business planning in the company context are discussed. The method of obtaining a consensus on technology investment with respect to technology roadmapping is derived.

Financial management, Product Development, Market Research & Product Development, Analysis, Company investment, Investments, Technology application, Technological innovations, Business plans, Time to market

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