Industrial Capabilities in Victoria

Anne Leahy, Joanne Loundes, Elizabeth Webster () and Jongsay Yong

The Economic and Labour Relations Review, 2004, vol. 15, issue 1, 74-98

Abstract: This paper presents the key findings from a small qualitative survey of the main factors associated with the creation and usage of five industrial capabilities in leading Victorian sectors. The capabilities included advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT), design, information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology and environment technologies. Eighty-eight companies and organisations were interviewed for the study. It was found that the main requirements for the successful creation of a capability was the ability of the company to recruit and retain the best graduates from universities and technical schools, the ability to offer training to these graduates and the ability to financially support high and consistent levels of R&D over time. The main requirement for the successful use of a capability was effective company networking, work cultures conducive to excellence, supportive government regulations and the provision of complementary specialised training.

Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1177/103530460401500104

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