Innovation, Management and Diffusion of Technology: A Survey of Literature

Chatterji, Manas

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-20558-5_1

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“…The observed differences in the use of computers/ICT are significant at the 2.5% level (c 2 (df=4) = 13.074). Use of computers/ICT in administration is considered to be innovative behaviour by small businesses (Chatterji, 1990;Cumming, 1998). Access to sources of both technology and innovation is one aspect enabling innovation initiatives to diffuse in an organization.…”

Section: Technological Information and Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

Innovation Activities by Small and Medium‐sized Manufacturing Enterprises in Tanzania

Mahemba

Bruijn

2003

Creat Innov Manage

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The primary aim of this research is to explore innovation activities and ascertain the relationships between these activities and growth performance of SMEs in the Tanzanian manufacturing sector. The applied model has been derived from international studies of innovation. A survey of SMEs combined with in-depth case studies was made to study innovation practices of SMEs in the Tanzanian manufacturing sector. The results of this survey are used to compare the situation with findings of previous research. An increased level of applied change is associated with innovating SMEs, and a positive relationship between innovativeness in the SMEs with growth performance could be established. Based on the comparison of the results, recommendations are made for stimulating innovation.This research had the objective to explore the issues of innovation in small and mediumscale manufacturing enterprises in the context of a developing economy. Since management in this type of industry is the initiating and driving force, this study investigates the relationship between innovation management practices and (growth) performance of these enterprises. The results in Tanzania are compared with previous findings in the innovation literature.

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Section: Technological Information and Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

Innovation Activities by Small and Medium‐sized Manufacturing Enterprises in Tanzania

Mahemba

Bruijn

2003

Creat Innov Manage

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“…In general, it can be argued that the technology transfer, both theoretically and practically, refers to the extent of the overflow of knowledge from an area, organization or country to another area, organization and country (Audretsch et al , 2014; Ford et al , 2012; Salvador et al , 2021; Scuotto et al , 2020). These transfers generally occur from more developed sectors to developing sectors (Chatterji, 2016). There are four levels of technology transfer including international technology transfer, inter-regional technology transfer, technology transfer between different industries and inter-organizational technology transfer (Berman and Khalil, 1992).…”

Section: Technology Transfermentioning

confidence: 99%

A hybrid approach for identifying and prioritizing critical success factors in technology transfer projects (case study: diesel locomotive manufacturing)

Mohammadi

Dahooie

Khajevand

2021

JEDT

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Purpose With the rapid advancement of technology, companies use new technologies to produce their products and services to maintain a competitive advantage. As companies alone cannot research and develop their technologies, they should use knowledge sources outside the organization that may exist throughout the world; hence, organizations need technology transfer. Because the success rate of technology transfer projects is low, the need to accurately assess and investigate the critical success factors of technology transfer projects is felt. In this regard, this study aims to identify and prioritize the critical success factors in technology transfer projects. Design/methodology/approach In this research, 56 critical success factor (CSF) were extracted from the context of the articles and were adjusted using experts’ opinions in different phases, as well as the fuzzy-Delphi approach. Finally, 15 factors were categorized in the form of steps of the technology transfer model: STAGE-GATE. In the next step, the set of criteria needed to prioritize CFSs was extracted from the literature and finalized with the help of the experts. Then, how each of the CSF influences the identified criteria was scored according to the organization’s export opinions. Finally, the priority of each key success factor was calculated using the additive ratio assessment (ARAS) method. Findings The results obtained for prioritization of the critical success factors show that experience in technology transfer in the transferee company, the existence of experienced technology transfer managers, sufficient organizational infrastructure and documenting project problems, achievements and experiences are four critical success factors of the technology transfer projects. Considering the long-term and short-term specific goals of the technology transfer process and the choice of technology in line with the company’s commercial strategy are also the critical success factors with the next priorities. Originality/value The combination of ARAS and step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis methods for identifying and prioritizing managerial decisions in the high-tech industries is a value of this research. Also, a combination of novel multi-attribute decision-making methods by the older framework of new product development is another contribution of this research.

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“…However, van Egmond (2012) noted a need for local T&K development in the developing countries to reduce overreliance on foreign firms. Therefore, Chatterji (1990) argues that technology transfer should be aimed at local capacity building and reduce the reliance on foreign contractors and imported resources. Technology transfer itself encompasses the transfer of physical assets, knowledge and human capabilities to enhance the efficient organization of a construction project and services (Dunning, 1993).…”

Section: Construction Technology and Knowledge Transfermentioning

confidence: 99%

The knowledge enablers of knowledge transfer: a study in the construction industries in Ghana

Owusu‐Manu

Edwards

Pärn

et al. 2018

J of Eng, Design and Tech

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Purpose-This research investigates and identifies knowledge transfer (KT) enablers within the developing country of Ghana. These enablers act as mechanisms to stimulate knowledge creation, knowledge protection and build effective knowledge sharing (KS) behavior in construction companiesconsequently, they are crucial to business survival in a globally competitive market. Design/ methodology/ approach-A perceptional questionnaire survey was used to elicit responses from construction practitioners using purposive and snowballing non-probability sampling techniques. Summary statistical analysis and a Spearman's rank correlation was employed to uncover relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Findings-An empirical examination of data collected indicated that knowledge strategy, organizational culture, information technology, and knowledge leadership as knowledge enablers have a significant positive relationship with KT. Future research is however required to measure transfer within an organization viz-a-viz measure perception of such. Originality/ value-The work presents a rare glimpse of the relationship between knowledge enablers and KT (particularly in a developing country context) and as such provides utility to policy makers and construction firms to enhance their knowledge capabilities.

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Innovation, Management and Diffusion of Technology: A Survey of Literature

Cited by 6 publications

References 1 publication

Innovation Activities by Small and Medium‐sized Manufacturing Enterprises in Tanzania

Innovation Activities by Small and Medium‐sized Manufacturing Enterprises in Tanzania

A hybrid approach for identifying and prioritizing critical success factors in technology transfer projects (case study: diesel locomotive manufacturing)

The knowledge enablers of knowledge transfer: a study in the construction industries in Ghana

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