Conceptualizing a Model of Technology Transfer

Qualitative technology transfer models mainly focus on:

• Mathematical equations

• How and why technology transfer succeeds

• Statistical forecasting

• Financial ratios

Quantitative technology transfer models emphasize:

• Human behaviour only

• Culture and values

• Data, numbers, and measurement

• Political systems

Which model emphasizes stages: search, adaptation, implementation, and maintenance?

• Behrman & Wallender

• Bar-Zakay

• Dahlman & Westphal

• Chantramonklasri

The main weakness of the Bar-Zakay Model is that:

• It ignores post-implementation

• It assumes transferees are passive

• It focuses too much on finance

• It ignores production

Which model emphasizes international technology transfer in multinational corporations?

• Sharif & Haq

• Behrman & Wallender

• Klein & Lim

• Bar-Zakay

Which model stresses strong transferee involvement at all stages?

• Bar-Zakay

• Behrman & Wallender

• Dahlman & Westphal

• Sharif & Haq

Which quantitative model introduces the idea of optimal technological distance?

• Raz et al.

• Klein & Lim

• Sharif & Haq

• Bar-Zakay

Which is the FIRST stage of technology absorption?

• Utilization

• Adaptation

• Acquisition

• Creation

Attending training programs after buying technology represents which stage?

• Utilization

• Assimilation

• Adaptation

• Creation

What is the main role of TNCs in global systems?

• Limiting trade

• Grouping nations through production and supply chains

• Reducing globalization

• Preventing technology transfer