International transfer of technology is the key element for the industrialisation and economic development of countries. But the success of any transfer depends on the judicious selection of appropriate technology from the right source and its effective absorption. This depends to a large extent on the selection, adaptation and assimilation capabilities of the recipient of the technology. In technology transfer, adaptation at the transferee end is an important stage. The difference between the technology levels of the transferor and transferee causes a technological gap which creates a potential for technology flow, but the transfer will depend on the assimilating capability of the transferee. In this study, a mathematical function that determines the technological level of a country is developed using the logistic growth pattern. The technological level of a country, in a given industry, is measured by an indicator called 'Technology Index' using the variables that influence and reflect the performance of that industry. The technology index is computed using the factor loadings obtained by the statistical technique factor analysis. In technology transfer, one of the most important problems facing countries is the selection of a transferor. Using the classical optimisation method, optimum transferors for various hypothetical transferees are determined in order to study the optimal partnership in technology transfer. A theoretical framework is provided for technological cooperation among the member countries of APEC based on the technology transfer model and classical optimisation method developed in this study. The theoretical framework can be applied to establish, for each industry, a technology cooperation network among the member countries by identifying the optimum partnership, that will provide an effective technology transfer process. Finally, based on the outcome of the research undertaken, conclusions are drawn and recommendations for further study presented / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

La cession est une technique de redressement d’une entreprise, comparable à un "Janus bifrons" (deux profils) à maints égards, et pour ce faire, la ligne directrice du législateur a été de dissocier l’homme de l’entreprise. Elle suit un cheminement chronologique.La phase préparatoire repose sur l'engagement d’un candidat repreneur, pris en toute connaissance des risques. Si l’offrant parvient à s’exonérer de la réalisation d’un contrat préalable – pourtant conseillé – comme un contrat de location ou de gestion, s’ensuit alors une phase judiciaire. Celle-ci ne peut pas être éludée car les offres de reprise sont enserrées dans des conditions temporelles, formelles strictes et les voies de recours dédiées sont plus que limitées. Les risques d’une inapplicabilité du droit commun des contrats ou d’une concurrence par une réinstallation du débiteur sont réels, ce qui impose la mise en place de garde-fous pour anticiper les contentieux.A l’issue de ce processus judiciaire, le regard du repreneur se tourne vers un résultat fructueux ou infructueux. En cas de succès, il y a un transfert variable de propriété et des contrats, selon les engagements pris et l'échéancier du prix de cession. A cet effet, la poursuite des contrats en cours obéit à un régime classique ou dérogatoire de transfert. A contrario, l’insuccès déclenche une décourageante responsabilisation du repreneur pouvant être contrebalancée sous certaines conditions par un désengagement de ce dernier et/ou une modification salutaire des objectifs et des moyens fixés. L’échec produit une regrettable résolution du plan de cession, eu égard à l'impact humain et financier que cela représente. / Transfer is a business recovery technique, comparable to "Janus Bifrons" (two profiles) in many respects, and to do this the legislator’s guideline has been to separate man from company. It follows a time path.The preparation phase rests on the undertaking by a transferee candidate, made in full knowledge of the risks. If the bidder succeeds in being exonerated from signing a prior contract – recommended, however – such as a hire or management contract, there is then a legal phase. This cannot be avoided as takeover bids are subject to strictly formal time conditions and the dedicated appeal procedures are more than limited. The risks from the inapplicability of the common law of contracts or from competition by a fresh start up by the debtor are real, requiring the implementation of safeguards to anticipate the disputes.At the end of this legal process, the transferee’s view turns to a fruitful or unfruitful result. If successful, there is a variable transfer of ownership and contracts, in accordance with the undertakings made and the transfer price payment schedule. To this end, the continuation of current contracts follows a classic or exceptional transfer regime. Conversely, a lack of success triggers a discouraging accountability on the part of the transferee, but that might be counterbalanced under certain conditions by a withdrawal made by the latter and/or by an advantageous modification of the objectives and methods set. Failure results in the regrettable cancellation of the transfer plan, in view of the human and financial impact that this represents.