Obtaining Technology:

Evaluation and
Control
CHAPTER 8
Where Evaluation and Control Occur
The five places that evaluation and control happen in an externally focused
process are:
1. Examining alliance/acquisition capabilities of the firm
2. Performing due diligence prior to obtaining the technology
3. Negotiating the deal
4. Integrating the new technology into the existing systems and structures
5. Ongoing evaluation and control of the processes to obtain and blend
external technology
Alliance/Acquisition
Capabilities
Due Diligence
 Due Diligence Checklist
There are five key characteristics for such checklists.
1. Clarity of objectives
2. Comparison
3. Competitive understanding
4. Customization
5. Continuity
EMPLOYING THE
CHECKLIST IN
EVALUATION AND
CONTROL
Negotiation of the
Deal
Integration
 Integration
There are number of issues for evaluating the integration process:
• Clear, common objectives and definition of success
• Appropriate governance model with clear decision-making criteria
• determined
• Clear plan for integration and evolution of the plan if needed
• Clear metrics to track and measure success and areas that need attention
Ongoing Evaluation
and Control
•The key areas to address when looking for future direction are:
•1. Creation of value
•2. Integration of systems, processes, and technologies
•3. Opportunities and threats
Summary
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