Identification and Prioritization of Inter-organizational Success Factors in Microbial Biotechnology Firms

Abstract

Microbial biotechnology companies are among the most important industries in any knowledgebased economy. Governments are eager to develop the microbial biotechnology industry to improve the skill levels of their workforce, to build up the R&D base for the future of their economies, and to prosper as regional hubs in the era of globalization. The development agenda has particular significance in countries that must transform their economies to knowledge-based economies for the future. However, challenges to latecomers in the field are formidable. In this regard, it is important to identify and prioritize the inter-organizational factors which pave the way for their success. Therefore, in the present study, we try to enumerate and prioritize these factors in Iranian microbial biotechnology business. Based on these research goals we develop a research design and discuss our findings. Finally, some directions for future research are suggested.