Government assisted technology transfer to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) : the case of automotive and parts industry in Thailand | |
| Author | Orawan Tilokskulchai |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-05-75 |
| Subject(s) | Small business--Technological innovations--Thailand Automobiles--Parts--Thailand |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfilment 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-05-75 |
| Abstract | Although Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the grass-roots of the Thai economic system, they still encounter with several obstacles in their operations as they are losing ability for competitiveness because of fierce competition in the market due to changes in advancement of technology. To remove those obstacles faced by SMEs, Thai government introduce SMEs promotion plan (2002-2006) with an objective to strengthening SMEs technological capability through government assistant programs. This research is intended to study the result of government assistant program in technology transfer provided by Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Science and Technology to Automotive and Parts Industry. Fifteen SMEs participated in programs have been studied. The analysis was conducted to evaluate the level of technological capabilities of the firms prior to the program and once after the programs along with the problems facing by the firm so as to their solution. The end result of the study illustrate that the government support programs are successful in rising up the capabilities of the firms. However, the long term development of the programs is required with the intention to sustain competitive edge of SMEs in the market in terms of technology, human resources, financial and marketing. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-05-75 |
| 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) | Paul, Himangshu; Singha Chiamsiri |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |