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Diffusion of new technology vehicles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
The evaluation for the competency of New Technology Vehicles, such as Fuel Cell vehicles, Hybrid vehicles and Current vehicles with incrementally improved combustion engines are examined as well as fuel systems that support ...
Metrics thermostat for strategic priorities in military system acquisition projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Innovation and rapid fielding ("commercialization") of superior technology has been a key element in the United States military's strategy throughout its history. Maintaining this edge in the current environment of increased ...
Contribution to web-based conjoint analysis for market research
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
The topic of this thesis is focused around the new possibilities in the field of market research opened with the advent of the internet, in particular around the use of web interfaces to perform conjoint analysis, a market ...
A strategic study of disruption, dis-integration, and modularity in the microprocessor industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
History has shown, and much management research has pointed out, that the structure of industries is not static. In some cases, striking shifts in industry structure have led to value creation explosions, the entry of new ...
How to re-energize R&D organization in large corporations in mature industries : the impact of hot groups
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Fostering creativity in research and development (R & D) operations, especially in large corporations in mature industries, is a critical challenge. I hypothesized that very creative groups, what some have termed "hot ...
The Pac-Man strategy : roll-up patterns and processes in three industries.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
The history of some U.S. service industries includes a period of rapid consolidation through the acquisition of many firms by one or a few competitors. This is often referred to as a "roll-up", with the designation used ...
Technology strategy : real options in research, development and engineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
This thesis develops a framework for valuing projects in research, development and engineering (R,D&E) environments using real options valuation (ROV) concepts. It proves that the often-used discounted cash flow (DCF) ...
Critical success factors for business-to-commerce E-business : lessons from Amazon and Dell
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
The Internet has becoming an increasingly important channel for both business-to-consumer and business-to-business e-commerce. It has changed the way many companies do business. Every day, more and more companies worldwide ...
Value delivery through product-based service
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Products and services are two ways firms delivery value to customers. In some situations firms augment physical products with services related to that product. In other situations the service offered to customers is the ...
Application of XML in B2B financial services
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Financial services industry is undergoing tremendous transformation due to regulatory changes and technological developments. The thesis discusses these changes including the advent of internet and how it is impacting the ...