1
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Define technology scouting
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- Emerging technologies are identified asap
- Technology related info is channeled into the organisation
- The acquisition of technology is supported
2
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What are the 3 aspects of technology scouting? Draw a Venn diagram to represent this
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- Technology scouting - building and using a network of experts for competitive advantage
- Technology intelligence - identification, assessment and usage of information on technological developments
- Technology management - Acquisition, development, storage, usage and selling of technological knowledge
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3
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What is the technology scouting process?
A
- Define aims and search areas
- Selection of information sources
- Collecting data
- Filtering and interpreting data
- Evaluating and decision making
- Usage of info (tech sourcing, everything above is tech intelligence)
4
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What are the types of technology scouts?
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- Internal scouts within the company and scouts that are external to the company (technology scouting company, but not owned - consultancy)
- These are further divided into full-time or part-time scouts
5
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What are the benefits of technology scouting?
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- Early identification of new technologies so don’t become obsolete
- Raising awareness within the organisation
- Stimulate innovation and invention
- Facilitate sourcing of external technologies
