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Integrated Technology Planning Model towards Next Level National Research and Development in Korea

Keun-Ha Chung

Abstract

Technology planning is an essential factor in enhancing the efficiency of R&D activities. Particularly on the national level, preparatory information based on the factual researches and ex post facto information for valuation is required simultaneously. Therefore, in this study, traditional planning tools, such as technology trend analysis, science and technology foresight, the science and technology level survey and the national technology road map, are defined as informational technology planning tools; whereas the preparatory feasibility study, R&D priority, national R&D program investigation, analysis and evaluation, and R&D budget coordination related to R&D budget control and distribution are defined as executional technology planning tools. An integrated technology planning model on a national level that combines these two tools is proposed. Hence, the four hypotheses of necessity, importance, utilization of executional technology planning tools, and the importance and satisfaction difference of each tool is framed and verified. The result showed that the integrated technology planning model is an appropriate model in composing a national level technology planning system that corresponds to the recent science and technology environment changes.

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