Technology Management and Strategy
Overview/Description
This course, which is the second course in the Global Business Management series, introduces to learners four strategies used to manage technology in a global environment. They are Centralized Technology Management (CTM), Localized Technology Management (LTM), Globally-coordinated Technology Management (GTM) and Strategic Alliances (SA). The characteristics, rationale and risks of each strategy, as well as the best practices to overcome the problems in each strategy, are explained in detail.
Target
Audience
Professionals who advise on or make technology decisions for their organizations, business students, or anyone who is interested in knowing technological concerns for a global business.
Expected
Duration
2.0 hours
Lesson
Objectives:
Centralized Technology Management
recognize the benefits of using a centralized strategy of technology management.
identify the characteristics of CTM.
explain the rationale behind CTM and the risks associated with CTM.
define the best practices that improve effectiveness of CTM.
Localized Technology Management
recognize the benefits of using a localized strategy of technology management.
identify the characteristics of LTM.
explain the rational behind LTM and the risks associated with LTM.
define the best practices that improve effectiveness of LTM.
Globally-coordinated Technology Management
recognize the benefits of using a globally-coordinated strategy of technology management.
identify the characteristics of GTM.
explain the rationale behind GTM and the risks associated with GTM.
define the best practices that improve effectiveness of GTM.
Strategic Alliances
recognize the benefits of forming a strategy alliance.
identify the characteristics of strategic alliances.
explain the rationale behind SA and the risks associated with SA.
identify the management concerns in strategic alliances.
Course Number: STGY0322