The roles and identification of innovators and linkers in the technology transfer process
By: by Lyle K. Hochberger and Bill G. Woolley
Contributors: Woolley, Bill G.
Series: NPS54CF77092 (series)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 149
Subjects: Management
Description: The concept that the innovator is a unique and essential element in the process of technology transfer is advanced. Distinction is drawn between the innovator, the inventor, and the linker categories of individuals. An instrument is developed to identify both the innovator and the linker. The instrument is administered to a set of individuals and the ability of the instrument to differentiate is validated through the results of a series of interviews with a sample of the respondents. Extensive analysis is performed on the results of both the questionnaire and the personal interviews. Conclusions are drawn, and recommendations for additional investigation are provided. (Author)
Notes: Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, 1977. Issues as Naval Postgraduate School Technical Report (NPS54CF77092).

Bibliography: l. 144-147.