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The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms

Year: 2004

Type: article

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.

Source: Engineering Construction & Architectural Management

DOI: 10.1108/09699980410558539

Authors: Martin Sexton, Peter Barrett

Institution: University of Salford

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health and Social Care