Paper Info
Title
Diagnosing an ongoing information technology transfer process: an approach based on ANT
Abstract
This paper discusses the need for a framework to diagnose the ongoing Information Technology (IT) transfer process in a developing country, namely, Malaysia. A framework called Network Information Technology Transfer (NITT), which makes use of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and IT transfer life cycle, is proposed. The framework views technology transfer as a translation process. The paper also discusses the application of NITT in a case study of smart-card technology transfer in Malaysia. Based on the experiences in the case study, NITT is found useful for diagnosing the root of the problems that causes delays in the transfer of technology and for monitoring the progress of the transfer process. Recommendations based on the analysis using NITT take into account the local situation in terms of actors involved in the process, the organisational structure and the organisational culture that characterised interrelationships between actors.
Year
DOI
Venue
2009
10.1504/IJNVO.2009.022483
IJNVO
Keywords
Field
DocType
organisational structure,smart-card technology transfer,network information technology transfer,organisational culture,ongoing information technology,actor-network theory,framework views technology transfer,transfer process,ongoing information technology transfer,translation process,case study,life cycle,smart card technology,smart cards,developing countries,semiology,ant,information technology
Information technology architecture,Organizational structure,Information technology,Computer science,Organizational culture,Technology transfer,Smart card,Actor–network theory,Knowledge management,Formicoidea
Journal
Volume
Issue
Citations 
6
1
2
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.39
4
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Hasmiah Kasimin132.45
Huda Ibrahim252.51
Mohammed bin Yusoff320.72