Ford, SJ and Mortara, L and Probert, DR Disentangling the Complexity of Early-Stage Technology Acquisitions. Research-Technology Management, 55. pp. 40-48. (Unpublished)
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While tools have been developed to assist firms' decision making for bringing known products and components into the supply chain, fewer tools are available to guide the acquisition of earlier-stage technologies, which is a riskier proposition due to higher technological and market uncertainties. Through synthesis of literature in technology sourcing, open innovation, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, and technology and knowledge transfer and consultation with industry, this paper identifies critical issues that decision makers should consider before making an early-stage technology acquisition. Sixteen questions emerge to guide decision making, comprising internal, technology, and partner assessments. These questions allow a firm to disentangle the complexity of early-stage technology acquisitions and select the most appropriate targets.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Divisions: | Div E > Production Processes Div E > Technology Management |
| Depositing User: | Cron Job |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jun 2012 18:10 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2013 01:35 |
| DOI: | 10.5437/08956308X5503048 |
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