Effects of cultural difference on technology transfer projects: an empirical study of Taiwanese manufacturing companies

Lin, Bou Wen; Berg, Daniel

doi:10.1016/s0263-7863(99)00081-2

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“…Such a model would need to be developed through a process of justifying, grouping, linking and refining factors established across a number of different industry sectors. Thus, the aim of this section is to examine existing models developed across all industry sectors with the view to develop a conceptual TT model, which is specifically designed for the construction sector (Calantone et al, 1990;Lin and Berg, 2001;Malik, 2002;Simkoko, 1992;Wang et al, 2004). The first two discussed models were particularly helpful when formulating the overall structure of the conceptual model.…”

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“…The last reviewed TT model was created by Lin and Berg (2001). They undertook an exploratory study into the effects of cultural difference on TT projects in Taiwanese manufacturing firms.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Cultural characteristics and the distance between the technology provider and receiver is a major concern when managing international technology transfer (Fisher and Ranasinghe, 2001;Ganesan and Kesley, 2006;Kumaraswamy and Shrestha, 2002;Lin and Berg, 2001). For TT to function properly the organizations involved in the process should try to build a culture of mutual trust through effective communication between transferor and transferee (Black et al, 2000;Malik, 2002).…”

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“…Firstly, one of the essential elements to achieving successful TT is that the transferor is willing to transfer the appropriate technology and the transferee has every intention to adopt it (Ganesan and Kesley, 2006;Malik, 2002). Secondly, the degree of international experience of both the transferor and transferee and the nature of this experience can impact significantly on the TT process (Lin and Berg, 2001). Moreover, the capacity to transfer and adopt technology will also depend on each individuals existing knowledge base and the gap between this knowledge level and the level required to utilize the transferred technology (Saad et al, 2002;Wang et al, etc.…”

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“…Calantone et al, 1990;Lin and Berg, 2001;Malik, 2002). A large portion of these studies were predominately focused on the business and manufacturing sectors.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Modeling the international technology transfer process in construction projects: evidence from Thailand

Waroonkun

Stewart

2007

J Technol Transfer

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Many developing and newly industrialized countries lack the technical and management capabilities to undertake large and/or complex infrastructure projects. In an effort to more rapidly develop their infrastructure, economies and living standards, many have embarked on a series of international Technology Transfer (TT) initiatives within the construction and other industries. However, these initiatives have not immediately translated into enhanced capabilities and competitiveness within host country firms, resulting in a sustained reliance on foreign firms. In an attempt to improve rates of TT in developing countries, this article proposes a conceptual model for international TT that accommodates the numerous factors believed to impact on the processes effectiveness and derived outcomes. Utilizing the results from a questionnaire survey of 162 industry professionals from Thailand, an international TT model including the significant factors which impact on the TT process and the degree of value added from it, was formulated through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Moreover, the significance of direct and indirect interrelationships between model factors was determined through structural equation modeling. This model included four process enablers, namely, government influence, transferee characteristics, transferor characteristics and relationship building, and one outcome factor named TT value added. Building relationships (i.e. trust, understanding and communication) between the transferor and transferee was determined to be the key predictor of TT-induced value creation for the host construction sector.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The last reviewed TT model was created by Lin and Berg (2001). They undertook an exploratory study into the effects of cultural difference on TT projects in Taiwanese manufacturing firms.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Learning Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Transferor and Transferee Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Calantone et al, 1990;Lin and Berg, 2001;Malik, 2002). A large portion of these studies were predominately focused on the business and manufacturing sectors.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Modeling the international technology transfer process in construction projects: evidence from Thailand

Waroonkun

Stewart

2007

J Technol Transfer

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Formulating information and communication technology (ICT) policy through discourse: How Internet discussions shape policies on ICTs for developing countries

Kendall

Kah

2006

Information Technology for Development

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How is policy for information and communication technology (ICT) for developing countries actually formulated? How are the negotiations made, and with whom? What are the dialectical queries and responses, the give and take that compose policy discussions? Some of this is accomplished behind the scenes, and will remain inaccessible to our scrutiny. However, much of the critical interaction among key players such as government officials, academics, consultants, employees of non-government organizations, donors, and development officers is available publicly for analysis and interpretation via the text exchanges produced on open forum Internet discussion groups. Thus, when subjected to systematic analysis, this data becomes a prime source for developing a rich understanding of policy formulation. In this article the authors use a special kind of qualitative rhetorical analysis called dramatism to analyze and thus understand the formulation of policy online through an open discussion forum. Rationales for ICTs for development, appropriate ICT impact assessment, and implementation for economic development in a variety of countries were available via the Internet forum studied. The language of the discussion from actual, unedited texts of Internet discussions using dramatistic analysis is examined. The ensuing discussions reveal a collective vision that helps influence ICT policy formulation, rationales, distribution, implementation, and use in developing countries. Dramatism is construed to be a humanistic method that rests on the assumption that dramas are created through small group interaction and chain through written speeches and documents until they reach the mass media and are picked back up by small groups once again. Through analysis, the emerging main plot, subplot, hero, and villain of the ICT policy drama that took place from 1998-2002 in an Internet discussion forum are identified. The conclusions drawn are intended to be useful to both researchers and policy makers, who will be able to draw on this contribution to create a wide-ranging set of information technology strategies and policies that can be implemented in many developing nation contexts. C

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How Standard Are Standards: An Examination of Language Emphasis in Project Management Standards

Crawford

Pollack

England

2007

Project Management Journal

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Effects of cultural difference on technology transfer projects: an empirical study of Taiwanese manufacturing companies

Cited by 73 publications

References 13 publications

Modeling the international technology transfer process in construction projects: evidence from Thailand

Modeling the international technology transfer process in construction projects: evidence from Thailand

Formulating information and communication technology (ICT) policy through discourse: How Internet discussions shape policies on ICTs for developing countries

How Standard Are Standards: An Examination of Language Emphasis in Project Management Standards

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