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Managing technology parks : a case study of science and technology parks in Malaysia and Singapore

AuthorAgus Susilo
Call NumberAIT RSPR no. SM-98-32
Subject(s)Research parks--Singapore
Research parks--Malaysia

NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractAs a country is moving from developing country status into the newly industrialized country, for its sustained economic development, it must compete effectively in the international market through technological innovation and development that provides high value added products and services. Following the success of Science and Technology Park to create high value added products and services through research and development, Malaysia and Singapore entice to follow the same strategy. However the implementation of such a strategy must be appropriate to the country's condition, the government policy and nation development objective, regional and global market trends, etc. In this context the Science and Technology Park must be managed to implement the strategy that appropriate for these countries. This research attempts to find and describe the management aspects of Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) and Singapore Science Park (SSP) in the areas of internal organization, services provided and marketing strategy in relation with each country's condition. The findings from each Science and Technology Park, such as the performance's impact, are discussed. Finally the possibility of implementing the finding to the Thailand Science Park, i.e. Science and Technology Research and Development Park (STRDP), 1s analyzed for their advantages and disadvantages and implementation obstacles.
Year1998
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Management (SOM)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM)
Chairperson(s)Swierczek, Fredric W. ;
Examination Committee(s)Tang, John C. S. ;Quang, Troung;
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Austria;
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998


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