Technology Transfer Performance and Competitive Advantage: Evidence from Yemen

Abstract

Most developing countries are relying more on technology transfer (TT) in different industries. Gaining the optimum benefits from implementing the TT process is the current issue in these countries. Based on the resource-based view (RBV) and knowledge-based view (KBV) perspectives, this paper aims to examine the relationship between technology transfer performance and competitive advantage. Using the quantitative research approach, the theoretical model and hypothesized relationships among the variables were tested based on empirical data collected from 514 managers and engineers selected randomly from nine oil and gas companies in Yemen. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for the purpose of analyzing the collected data. The study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between TT performance and competitive advantage, and it confirmed that TT performance is a strong predictor of competitive advantage. In addition, a set of practical implications is provided as well for the Government of Yemen, policy makers and managers especially those who are operating in the oil and gas industry in Yemen.

Host-Country Traits, Intra-Firm Technology Transfer and Competitive Advantage: A Conceptual Study

“…In the present study, quality and cost have been identified as the two dimensions for measuring competitive advantage (Al-Abed et al, 2014;Li et al, 2006;Koufteros, 1995).…”

“…Simultaneously the motive behind encouraging transfer of technology processes by developing nations is due to the fact that technology transfer positively inspires economies to perform better. According to Al-Abed et al (2014) and Waroonkun (2007) the innovation receiving states achieve a degree of advancement in their respective economies only when they acquire the capability to absorb the transferred technologies.…”

“…The current study would adapt a multi-dimension measuring approach for this variable adapted from Waroonkun (2007) and Al-Abed et al (2014). Deriving from Resource Based View the current endeavour defines performance of technology transfer as the outcome acquired from the processes of technology transfer in terms of three particular dimensions as follows: (1) Improved knowledge in terms of technology, management techniques, business management, and Technology Transfer implementation, (2) Improved work practices in terms of knowledge integration, resources allocation, transformation and applications, and (3) Long-term adoption of technology transferred in terms of adapting innovative approaches in methods, management, advanced technologies, and innovative skills.…”

The Role of Cultural Factors on Intra-Firm Technology Transfer Performance and Corporate Sustainability: A Conceptual Study

“…The current study would adapt a multi-dimension measuring approach for this variable adapted from Waroonkun (2007) and Al-Abed et al (2014). Deriving from Resource Based View the current endeavor defines performance of technology transfer as the outcome acquired from the processes of technology transfer in terms of three particular dimensions as follows: (1) improved knowledge in terms of technology, management techniques, business management, and Technology Transfer implementation, (2) improved work practices in terms of knowledge integration, resources allocation, transformation and applications, and (3) long-term adoption of technology transferred in terms of adapting innovative approaches in methods, management, advanced technologies, and innovative skills.…”

“…On the other hand gaining optimum benefits from Technology Transfer processes has been the burning issue in developing countries (Al-Abed et al, 2014). MNCs as wholesalers of innovation play significant role in diffusing technological knowledge throughout firms both nationally and internationally (William, 2014).…”