Assessment of the impact of technology transfer through the purchase of plant and equipment : three cases in the Shanghai electroniccs industry | |
| Author | Tang, Jinyan |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-92-3 |
| Subject(s) | Technology transfer--China--Shanghai Electronic industries--China--Shanghai |
| Note | A research study submitted i n 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-92-3 |
| Abstract | The objective of the study is to assess the impact that purchasing plant and equipment can have on indigenous technological capabilities of the Shanghai Electronics Industry. For purposes of t his study only impact on production capabilities and human resources capabilities have been examined . To attain this obj ective the study uses a simple multi-indicator approach to assess the changes of t echnology capability before and after the purchasing of plant and equipment. To apply the framework developed, studies were carried out three companies i n the Shanghai Electronics Industry. Interviews with senior managers and officers, dealing with technological decisions, were conducted . A questionnaire wa s used for thi s purpose. The impact of the policy environment in the development of these capabilities was also examined. Based on the finding s some recommendations are made for improving the eff ectiveness of the capability upgradation process . |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-92-3 |
| 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 in International Business (Publication code = SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ramanathan, K. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sharif, N.;Swierczek, F. W. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | French Government. |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |