Determinants and Catalysts in Intrafirm Technology Transfer:Learning From Case Studies

Journal of Technology Management & Innovation

Giorgio Petronia¹  Karen Venturini¹  Chiara Verbano² 

[1] Department of Economics and Technology, University of San Marino;Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova;

关键词: Intrafirm, technology transfer, determinants, catalysts, multinational companies, case studies;   

DOI  :  10.4067/S0718-27242015000100005

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The sharing of technological knowledge between firms or within the same firm is becoming essential to develop innovations. Although previous studies have investigated the determinants of technology transfer(TT), they have not pointed out the existence of catalysts, i.e. determinants that assume a more crucial role than others in making transfer effective, and which compensate for the weaknesses in other determinants. In this paper, from the analysis of transfer processes within three manufacturing multinationals, three catalysts have emerged: leadership by the top management, anticipated profitability from the adoption of the new technology, and the professionalism of centralized research and development staff.

【 授权许可】

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