| Author | Rauf, Mirza Abdul |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-94-39 |
| Subject(s) | Technology--Pakistan--Information services
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | It has now been recognized that technology is perhaps the most important resource for
sustained socio-economic development. However, before one can use technology, however,
one must know what it is and where to get it. Hence the need for technology information. In
today's rapidly changing global context, developing countries need major inflows of technology
information from many sources to help them keep abreast with latest developments and make
their exports competitive. It has been realized that developing countries possess many
indigenous technologies that could help in national development. Some of these technologies
while being comparable to those available in developed countries may also be more appropriate
and cheaper. Also these technologies could find immediate application in other developing
countries with similar conditions. A better way of bringing technology information to the end-users
such as investors, firms and entrepreneurs etc. is by technology information services.
During the past few years, in Pakistan, Technology lnformation Promotion System (TIPS) is in
operation. It is a UNDP sponsored program intended to help transfer of technology and
exchange of information on trade and industry among the developing countries. During this
period TIPS does not seem to have systematically hied to get feedback from its subscribers on
a regular basis. This study is an attempt to assess the performance, effectiveness and usefulness
of TIPS in Pakistan, by getting feedback from the end-users of this service. In order to cany
out this study, the existing literature of technology information service has been reviewed.
Based on this literature review, a conceptual framework for this study was made. This
developed framework is then applied at TIPS. It has been found during the analysis that while
TIPS appears satisfied with its operations, the users feel that there are certain aspects of TIPS
services which badly need improvements. Also both sides showed conflicting viewpoints on
certain aspects of TIPS services. These problems and conflicts have been highlighted in the
study. Finally, based on the findings and conclusions of this study, suggestions have been made
to TIPS in order to achieve its objectives and serve the users in more efficient manner. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ramanathan, K.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sharif, Nawaz;Tang, John C.S.; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |