International technology transfer analyzed at the technology component level : a case study of Thailand's automotive parts industry | |
| Author | Vanisa Miksirakul |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-03-94 |
| Subject(s) | Automobile industry and trade--Thailand Technology transfer--Thailand |
| Note | A research study submitted in pa1iial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-03-94 |
| Abstract | The rapid pace of teclmology development and the globalization process have made developing countries more aware of the crucial role teclmology plays in dete1mining international competitiveness and sustainable development of the nation. Govermnent has the responsibility of developing friendly policies to encourage the flow of technology into the country. Thailand automotive parts industry has been one of the industries that have received constant support by the government. Policies such as the local content requirement and the high tariffs structure has encourage teclmology transfer into Thailand. Technology transfer is further promoted with the abolishment of the local content requirement in order to promote competition. This study attempts to examine the level of technology transferred in the Thai land's automotive parts industry. In order to fully understand the extent of the transfer, the study was conducted at the teclmology component level. The results revealed that the Thailand automotive parts industry has reached a high level of sophistication in terms of the four teclmology components with humanware reaching the highest sophistication level. Teclmological distance as perceived by local firms between foreign investor and local firms are also decreasing. Most firms perceive the teclmology gap between 5-10 years for products and production process. Some firms even perceived no technology gap at all. The results demonstrate a positive outlook on the capabilities of the automotive parts manufacturer. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-03-94 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Islam, Nazrul |
| Examination Committee(s) | Tang, John C.S.;Singha Chiamsiri |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | RTG Fellowship (Partial Scholarship) |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |