Abstract: The general framework of interactions between technology and individual human beings, and between technology and society, is discussed. The principles underlying the process of technology assessment are presented, and the existing methodologies are described. An introduction of new technology or a modification of an extant technology leads to impacts in both technological and nontechnological areas. This paper examines several of the major techniques in use for societal impact assessment. The choice of a specific method depends upon the environment in which the assessment is conducted and upon the goals of the assessment effort. Such assessments form the inputs for generating optimal policies for complex societal multivariate systems.

Abstract: : This thesis addresses Technology Transfer as it might be applied in a Test and Evaluation (T and E) activity for weapons systems and components within the Federal Government. Factors associated with the technology transfer process, aids and barriers to technology transfer, the innovative and creative processes, and managerial requirements for technology transfer are related to the job of an engineering manager in a T and E organization. From the relationships, a paradigm for action for middle management engineers to improve technical capability by utilizing technology transfer concepts is formulated.