| Author | Larsson, Christoffer |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-06-91 |
| Subject(s) | Computer software--Thailand--Development
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
Degree of Master of Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-06-91 |
| Abstract | With the remarkable success of India's software industry, policy makers around the world are attempting to craft their own success cases for their software industries, and so is Thailand. This study is looking at Thailand's possibilities for developing its software sector and the impact government policies and incentives can have in this development. The study uses an analytical framework established from past studies about success factors of recent successful software nations. The framework consists of seven factors: 1) Government Policies and Vision, 2) Human Capital, 3) Infrastructure, 4) Cost, 5) Location, 6) Financial Capital, and 7) International Linkages and Networks. In this model Government Policies is the central factor that can support and improve the other six "natural factors". This framework is then applied to Thailand. Data have been collected both through a survey and interviews with software companies. Two main questions for each factor has been asked; 1) How important is this? 2) What is the availability of this in Thailand? An important question this study is attempting to answer is the relative importance of government incentives offered to attract investments in the software sector and what impact these can have in overcoming shortages of natural factors. The results of this study reveal that human capital, infrastructure and cost are perceived as more important factors for attracting investments in the software sector than government incentives. Hence, even though government incentives offered have a positive impact in attracting investments; the impact they can have is limited. Based on the findings, recommendations are given for adjustments of the current incentives offered to software companies |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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) | Venkatesh, Sundar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Tang, John C.S. ;Donyaprueth Krairit ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. BA.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2006 |