Measuring Absorptive Capacity in Technology Transfer (TT) Projects
The conceptualisation of absorptive capacity in technology transfer (II) in construction organisations could occur simultaneously, involving the flow of imported technology (i.e., knowledge, skills and tools) via construction projects. The absorptive capacity is the ability of the firm to assimilate imported technology, depending on their organisational technological capabilities. There are numerous studies concerning absorptive capacity, but little empirical research has been conducted on how to measure the absorptive capacity of TT via construction projects into organisations. This paper aims to investigate and review different models of measuring absorptive capacity of TT projects from several industries (i.e., manufacturing, construction and finance) to capture the critical variables for a successful transaction of absorptive capacity within organisations. Based on the consideration of these models, the paper proposes a conceptual framework for measuring absorptive capacity in TT projects. The framework emphasises the two-key components: employees ability and motivation which are measured through performance appraisal, employees training, performance-based compensation, and merit based promotion. The goal of II is to measure the level of absorptive capacity in the form of knowledge, skills and tools ia construction projects to improve local technological capabilities for construction organisations.
absorptive capacity technology transfer (TT) and technological capabilities
Roshartini Omar Roshana Takim Abdul Hadi Nawavvi
Ph.D Candidate: Faculty of Technology Management, Business and Entrepreneurship Universiti Tun Husse Assoc. Prof. Dr, Prof. Dr Dept. Postgraduate Studies University Technology MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor
国际会议
大连
英文
328-332
2011-07-10（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）