Flavors and Mixins of Expert Systems Technology Transfer Model for AEC Industry
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 118, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper presents a technology transfer model for expert systems (ES). The model describes the stages of process as well as the factors affecting ES adoption in an organizational setting. The decision to adopt ES is heavily influenced by the top management's attitude toward technology and by factors of an environmental, organizational, and technological nature. However, the decision to adopt ES technology is not sufficient for the success of the process. For ES technology to contribute to the improvement of the organizational performance, the ES applications must be of real value to the organization, must be technically correct, and must be properly utilized by the end users. The paper also presents the methodology used for the development of the model and focuses on the flavors and mixins, that is, the alternative strategies from which managers can choose to introduce ES in their firms. The paper shows that for each stage of the process, there is no single way of performing it. Rather, a spectrum of options are available. Which options are chosen is a function of the characteristics of the firm.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 118 • Issue 3 • September 1992
Pages: 435 - 453
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Published online: Sep 1, 1992
Published in print: Sep 1992
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