Technology management consists of the scientific development of techniques to understand and solve a variety of problems, such as technological prediction; good management of government support, scientific and technological information, adequate organizational structures for research and human behavior in the technological development process; the planning and control of projects; the link between the research and production units; the legislation on the matter; etc. Technological management is a multidisciplinary field in which knowledge of engineering, science and administration are mixed in order to carry out the planning, development and implementation of technological solutions that contribute to the achievement of the strategic and tactical objectives of an organization.
Critical functions of technology management
- Integrate technology within the overall objectives of the organization; Rapid and effective incorporation of new technologies for the production and distribution of goods and services; Design, negotiation, contracting and supervision of the transfer of technology from research units to those of production; Management of interdisciplinary and / or interorganizational projects; Shorten the cycle of technological innovation; Participate in commercialization and marketing activities, solve the problems posed by markets; Conduct prospective studies on the evolution of technologies: Define the position organization regarding technology trends; Overcoming communication problems between management (and other operational areas) and the research and development function;Integrate and motivate creative and innovative staff; Manage research and development centers and teams.
Technology management functions. Source: Solleiro
Technology management is the process of making and executing decisions on policies, strategies, plans and actions related to the creation, dissemination and use of technology.
Technology management links R&D, engineering, and management in order to plan, develop, and implement new technological capabilities that allow for corporate and operations strategies. For this, it is necessary to identify the technological possibilities towards which R&D should be channeled, choose, among internal and external sources, the technologies to adopt and follow their application step by step as products, processes and services, successfully.
Technological management is a knowledge system whose function is the development, integration and effective use of technological resources to create value, in order to competitively satisfy the needs and demands of customers. As a system that it is, technology management is configured by processes focused on the production of innovations and competitive advantages that contribute to the growth of the company and its environment.
Technology management is a process that leads:
- To the development, optimization and effective use of technological, management and resource competencies available to fulfill the mission, objective, strategies and operations of the company. To the development of processes that also involve the use of data, information and knowledge.To the social interaction of people in the creation of knowledge and the development of innovations for the generation of value and competitive advantages.
Bibliography
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