Technology assessment: A socio-cognitive perspective

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Abstract

Researchers use different approaches for assessing technologies. We develop this proposition by examining differences in approaches that 'insiders' and 'outsiders' use in their assessment of health care technologies. We also illustrate how the juxtaposition of these contrasting approaches creates a dynamic technological field and impacts technology selection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-48
Number of pages24
JournalJournal of Engineering and Technology Management
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Innovation
  • Research community
  • Social construction
  • Technology assessment

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