Technological capability assessment of a firm in the electricity sector :|ba case study of Bhutan Power Corporation | |
| Author | Pradhan, Pradeep Mani |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-04-39 |
| Subject(s) | Electric utilities--Bhutan Electric power--Bhutan |
| Note | A research study submitted in pa1tial 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-04-39 |
| Abstract | Past twenty years have witnessed global revolution in the roles of government and public sector. The rapid growth of economy and population has resulted in increased energy consumption and it has become difficult for the government to support huge capital projects. In order to provide funds and ensure sound economic activities, governments in most of the developing countries have accepted some level of private financing. The private participation has put pressure on the government to reform the way the utilities should operate to remain competitive. Bhutan was no exception to these changes. In 2002, the Department of Power was restructured to form Depa1tment of Energy & Bhutan Electricity Authority (under the Government) and Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), as a corporate entity solely responsible for the transmission and distribution of power. This research is a study of technological capability assessment of BPC based on the activities it canies out. The framework consists of four key elements; strategic value addition activities, tactical value addition activities, supplementary value addition activities and steering value addition activities. Based on the available information and results of the study indicate that being a service provider, the creation capability is limited to improvement and up-gradation of transmission and distribution system and research & development does not exist. The design and engineering capabilities is considered to be weak especially for transmission system and sufficient capabilities has been developed for project monitoring and supervision activities. For the distribution system, sufficient capabilities exist in design engineering and construction. The service capabilities can be rated as medium level. Though the demand exists, the average wait time for the release of service connection is highly dependent on the availability of the spare capacity of transfmmer. Sufficient capabilities exist for the quality control, diagnosing of problems, unde1taking conective actions including repairs. With the corportization, decision-making has become more autonomous and decisions making powers are decentralized to functional staffs. This has also removed the bureaucratic procedures present in the government, thereby enhancing efficiency in decision-making and implementation. The top management has a dynamic vision for the technological leadership and is supportive of any new ideas on technology |
| Year | 2004 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-04-39 |
| 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) | Igel, Barbara |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chiamsiri, Singha ;Donyaprueth Krairit |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Austria |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2004 |