The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms

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 technol...

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Published in:Engineering, construction, and architectural management construction, and architectural management, 2004-10, Vol.11 (5), p.342-348
Main Authors: Sexton, Martin, Barrett, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Construction industry
Explicit knowledge
Information sharing
Information transfer
Innovation
Innovations
Organizational behavior
Research methodology
Small business
Small enterprises
Studies
Tacit knowledge
Technological change
Technology transfer
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0969-9988
1365-232X
DOI:10.1108/09699980410558539