The linkers contribution to technology transfer |
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Authors: | Peter George Dr James A Jolly Dr John W Creighton |
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Institution: | 1. School of Business and Public Administration, California State University, 95819, Sacramento, CA 2. Department of Administrative Sciences at the Naval Postgraduate School, 93940, Monterey, CA
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Abstract: | The role of an individual known as a ‘linker’ is examined and the similarities between his role and those of ‘gatekeeper’, ‘opinion leader’, and ‘innovator’ are discussed in detail. Not only are the similarities among these roles pointed out but also the unique characteristics of the ‘linker’ are clarified. A Linker Model for Technology Transfer is presented showing the value of a ‘linker’ to the parent and users organizations. Managerial endeavors to understand and promote technology transfer can be facilitated by the in-depth research presented. |
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