Contemporary Research in Technology & Innovation Management

MD15.1 Technology Assessment: A Socio-Cognitive Perspective Raghu Garud, David Ahlstrum --- NYU, Stern Sch. of Bus., Tisch Hall, Mgmt. Dept., 40 W 4th St., New York, NY 10012 , (rgarud@stern.nyu.edu)

Researchers use different approaches for assessing technologies. We¨ develop this proposition by examining differences in approaches that¨ 'insiders' and 'outsiders' use in their assessment of health care¨ technologies. We also illustrate how the juxtaposition of these¨ contrasting approaches creates a dynamic technological field.

MD15.2 What Do We Know About Japanese Product Development? Jeffrey Liker --- Univ. of MI, Dept. of IOE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2117,

I summarize some of the common features of Japanese product¨ development, as well as point to what may be significant company¨ differences. This talk is based on my own research as well as a¨ broader review of the literature.

MD15.3 IC2 Institute's Innovative MS Degree Program: Lessons Learned in Year Two Barbara Fossum, David L. Gibson --- Univ. of TX, IC2 Institute, 2815 San Gabriel Ave., Austin, TX 78705 , (exec.ms@icc.utexas.edu)

IC2 Institute, the University of Texas at Austin's degree program in¨ Science and Technology Commercialization has benefited from 2 years¨ of 'experimental learning.' We discuss how this commercialization¨ projects being a central part of the degree program.

MD15.4 Some Research in the Management of Innovation Michael K. Badawy --- VA Tech., Pamplin Coll. of Bus., 7054 Haycock Rd., Falls Church, VA 22043 ,

Some research issues in the field of MOT and innovation are¨ identified. Directions for future research is explored.