Control and Incentives for Technology Transfer: A Multinational Perspective

Driscoll, Robert E.; Wallender, Harvey W.

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“…Within these factors, absorptive capacity (AC) of the recipient country plays an essential role. Already in the 1980's scientists realized that the effectiveness of technology transfer (TT) strongly depends on absorptive capacity of the recipient [2]. An identified key issue in AC constitutes the role of education and training.…”

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The role of education and training in absorptive capacity of international technology transfer in the aerospace sector

Heiden

Pohl

Mansor

et al. 2015

Progress in Aerospace Sciences

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a b s t r a c tThe role of education and training in the aerospace sector for establishing sufficient levels of absorptive capacity in newly industrialized countries is substantial and forms a fundamental part of a nation's ability to establish and cultivate absorptive capacity on a national or organization-specific level. Successful international technology transfer as well as absorption of aerospace technology and knowledge into recipient organizations, depends prodigiously on the types of policy adopted in education and training of all groups and individuals specifically outlined in this paper. The conducted literature review revealed surprisingly few papers that translate these vital issues from theoretical scrutiny into representations that have practical policy value. Through exploration of the seven key aspects of education and training, this paper provides a practical template for policy-makers and practitioners in Asian newly industrialized countries, which may be utilized as a prototype to coordinate relevant policy aspects of education and training in international technology transfer projects across a wide variety of actors and stakeholders in the aerospace realm. A pragmatic approach through tailored practical training for the identified groups and individuals identified in this paper may lead to an enhanced ability to establish and strengthen absorptive capacity in newly industrialized countries through the development of appropriate policy guidelines. The actual coordination between education and training efforts deserves increased research and subsequent translation into policies with practical content in the aerospace sector.

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The role of education and training in absorptive capacity of international technology transfer in the aerospace sector

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Pohl

Mansor

et al. 2015

Progress in Aerospace Sciences

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“…First, there are studies that describe how technology gets transferred, what types of technology are likely to get higher levels of commitment on the part of the managers of the recipient organization, and the nature and the duration of the relationships as a function of the negotiations between the two enterprises (Balasubramanyam, 1973;Marton, 1986;Mason, 1980). The second group of studies focuses on the absorptive capacity of the recipient organizations and the level of technological development of the host country (Baranson, 1970;Driscoll & Wallender, 1981;Dunning, 1981). Finally, there are case studies that examine the ingredients of the effectiveness of the technology transfer as a function of maturity of the industry, abilities of both the supplier and the recipient organizations, and the life-cycle stage of the technology involved in the transaction (e.g., Baranson & Harrington, 1977;Behrman & Wallender, 1976;Evenson, 1976;Marton, 1986).…”

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Cultural Constraints on Transfer of Technology across Nations: Implications for Research in International and Comparative Management

Kedia¹,

Bhagat²

1988

The Academy of Management Review

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JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org.. Academy of Management is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Academy of Management Review. Cultural variations across nations and organizational culture-based differences between organizations that are involved in the transfer of various kinds of technologies are considered two major factors that influence the success of transfer. Relevant contributions from crosscultural studies on management and organizations are integratedinto the literature on organizational culture and diffusion of innovations, and a conceptual model is developed. Implications for research in international and comparative management are discussed.

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“…Contractor and Sagafi-nejad (1981) indicate that it is necessary that revenues resultant from knowledge transfer contribute towards the costs of generating the technology. Driscoll and Wallender (1981) also mention that the ability of the transferor firm to recoup the cost of technology transfer affects its willingness to undertake further transfers. Clearly, cost-benefits considerations significantly influence a parent firm's contribution of knowledge to its subsidiary.…”

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DETERMINANTS AND OUTCOMES OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: A STUDY OF MNCs IN CHINA.

2001

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This paper focuses on the factors that affect the transfer of knowledge from MNCs originating from a more developed economy to their subsidiaries in a transitional economy. We propose and test a two-stage model for knowledge transfer from an MNC to its subsidiary. In the first stage, our model proposes factors affecting knowledge contributed by the MNC to its foreign subsidiary. In the second stage, the model proposes factors affecting knowledge acquired by the subsidiary from its parent. Finally, knowledge acquired by the subsidiary is predicted to influence its performance. We test this model in the context of knowledge transfer between MNCs and their subsidiaries in China, employing a sample of 297 ventures. We examine the transfer of management and technological knowledge, and distinguish between transfers to wholly owned and joint venture subsidiaries. The empirical data and geographical context address a weakness in research of intra-firm knowledge transfer, inadequate large-scale empirical study of cross-border knowledge transfer within a comprehensive framework. Results substantially support the proposed model, showing that the MNC's knowledge base, knowledge transfer skills, benefits from knowledge transfer, and fear of appropriation of knowledge impact knowledge contributed to its subsidiary. Knowledge contributed by the MNC parent, subsidiary's learning capacity and intent, provision of training, link between rewards and learning, and the learning objective of local partner determine knowledge acquired by the subsidiary. Importantly, we demonstrate that management knowledge acquired by a subsidiary significantly influences its performance.

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Control and Incentives for Technology Transfer: A Multinational Perspective

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The role of education and training in absorptive capacity of international technology transfer in the aerospace sector

The role of education and training in absorptive capacity of international technology transfer in the aerospace sector

Cultural Constraints on Transfer of Technology across Nations: Implications for Research in International and Comparative Management

DETERMINANTS AND OUTCOMES OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: A STUDY OF MNCs IN CHINA.

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