SUPPLEMENTING THE SIX FACETS MODEL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT WITH A MODIFIED ANALYTIC HIERARCHIC PROCESS: THE EFFECTIVE EVALUATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION

The Six Facets Model presents a tool for managing the implementation of change in an organization. Its utility, however, is largely to be found after the decision to implement a major technological change has been made. This paper proposes a Modified Analytic Hierarchic Process (MAHP) to supplement the Six Facets Model by allowing the manager to consider whether to implement a new technology before turning to the Six Facets Model to ensure a successful implementation. The combination of these tools yields a simple, yet powerful, approach to the management of new technology.