Effects of technology transfer on sustainable competitiveness in Thailand

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Mahasarakham Business School, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Abstract

The research main objective is to investigate the effects of technology transfer capability (which are learning capability, acceptance orientation, innovation focus, exchange competency, and change awareness) on sustainable organizational competitiveness. The key research question is How does technology transfer capability relate to sustainable organizational competitiveness of the ICT companies? About 286 questionnaires were usable for analysing with effective response rate of 76.06 percent. The key informants are top executives of the information and communication technology business around Thailand. The results show that innovation focus and exchange competency positively affect sustainable organizational competitiveness. That means the technology transfer capability is important for firm’s competitiveness. The innovation focus is essential components of technology transfer capability that enhances new product development, valuable operational enhancement, remarkable business efficiency, and firm performance.

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Volume 12, Special Issue
December 2021
Pages 1299-1309
  • Receive Date: 13 June 2021
  • Accept Date: 04 September 2021