Khamseh, A and Marei, P (2020) Designing a model developed to assess the capabilities of technological innovation in Iranian construction of power plant equipment industries. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(5), pp. 1241-1249. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: In this research, we investigate the capability level of technological construction for power plant equipment industries in Iran based on the development of a domestic model. In which we identify the strengths and weaknesses of technological capabilities and work to improve them. Design/methodology/approach: In this research, we investigate the capability level of technological construction for power plant equipment industries in Iran based on the development of a domestic model. In this study, more than 80 industry experts have filled the questionnaire that was designed based on the AHP method to measure the technological level of the industry. The result has shown the overall technology level about 63.26%. Based on this investigation, the technical capability in this industry is in the “C” class. However, the strategic, R&D and innovation capabilities of the industry have ranked the highest in the dimensions of technological capabilities. Findings: Because overall level of technological innovation capabilities in the industry is 63.50%, construction of power plant equipment industries in Iran is among the industries that are on the way to being strategic or class C industries. Industries in class C (strategic class) have proper insight into the way of promoting their technological capabilities. They are highly ability in project implementation and a strategic view of capability-building. Owing to a transparent priority attitude, these industries are able to formulate strategies and increase their internal capabilities in management and technical areas. Although industries in class C are able to react to new environment-orientated technological regulations quickly and effectively, they need a new policy for increasing innovation in leadership sections, and they need better access to capital and service goods. Class C industries take advantage of strategic awareness focused on the latest technologies required for mid and long term, and they need the support of other industries and institutions for development of technology among small- and medium-scale and other less-developed industries. These industries transcend technological boundaries in most areas and are able to turn into class D (innovative and creative) industries gradually. To this end, considering the ranking, strategic and R&D capabilities, as well as learning and innovation capabilities, rank the highest among other aspects of technological innovation capabilities for industries. Thus, the improvement projects of industries should be of a higher priority and implemented quickly. Originality/value: This article can be used as a model developed for technology-based companies in the field of power plant and energy supply in developing countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | technological innovation capabilities; technology assessment |
| Index terms: | technology assessment, technological innovation, investigation, implementation, strategy, questionnaire, developing country, improvement project, boundaries, power plant, technological capability, methodology, dimension, regulation |
| Subjects: | political science, innovation and technology management, health monitoring assessment and metrics, management, development economics, contractual arrangements, data collection methods, infrastructure and transport systems, property law, research methods, production management |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Research Practice, Project Management, Health and Safety, Procurement, Engineering Principles, International Construction, Governance, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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