Sexton, M and Barrett, P (2004) The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(5), pp. 342-348. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Findings were drawn from an 18 month research project involving in-depth case study and action research fieldwork with seven small construction companies to understand the role and significance of innovation for them. A key finding of the work has been the importance of the role of effective technology transfer in the innovation process. The "organizational factors of innovation" model is presented as an analytical and prescriptive tool to assist small construction firms to understand better and manage the technology transfer process. The utility and application of the model is illustrated with a case study.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; information transfer; innovation; small enterprises |
| Index terms: | construction industry, small construction firm, case study, organizational factor, technology transfer, construction company, action research, small enterprise |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, knowledge management, data collection methods, business, organization |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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