A Multiple-Perspective Model for Technology Assessment: Case of Mobile Broadband Technologies Selection in China

作者：Zhang Jing; Choi Byung Chul; Phan Kenny; Daim Tugrul U

来源：International Conference on Technology Management and Innovation in China, 2008-10-21 to 2008-10-23.

• Technology assessment
• HDM
• PCM
• Mobile broadband
• China

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to develop a multiple-perspective model for technology assessment, apply it to mobile broadband technologies selection in China and give recommendations based on the assessment results.
Design/methodology/approach - A multiple-perspective model for technology assessment using HDM is developed based on literature review and experts suggestions. Data are collected from a survey on China telecom experts.
Findings - This paper follows a logical technology assessment process, combines several widely-used models and presents a two-step technology assessment model including maturity assessment and attributes and benefits assessment. With this model, the issue of mobile broadband technologies selection in China is studied. The result shows that TD-SCDMA got the highest score because of its potential political and social effects, and WCDMA and CDMA 2000 following with close scores. While for WiMAX and 4G, Chinese experts showed relatively lack of confidence.
Originality/value - This paper presents a new multiple-perspective model that can be generally applied to technology assessment problems at an organizational level.

• 出版日期2008
• 单位北京大学