Development of a measure for technological capability in small firms

N.V. Raghavendra and M.H. Bala Subrahmanya
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Bala Subrahmanya Mungila Hillemane

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2006, vol. 3, issue 1, 31-44

Abstract: Acquisition of technological capability is believed to improve competitiveness of small firms in developing countries. Empirical investigations on the issues pertaining to the acquisition of technological capability have been mainly hindered by the lack of proper measurement methodologies and is an important problem that has not been adequately addressed in the literature. This paper outlines a methodology that uses quantitative measurement, validation and analytical tools for measuring technological capability and provides a useful means for testing the relationships between technological capability and the various technological learning mechanisms.

Keywords: technological capability; innovation; technological learning; technology level; foundry cluster; validation; small firms; SMEs; developing countries; capability measurement. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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