The influence of technology transfer on organizational performance: A study of medium and large manufacturing firms in selected industries in Kenya
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Date
2011-03Author
Munyoki, J M
Kibera, F N
Ogutu, M
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This study sought to assess the effect of technology transfer on organizational performance. The
objectives of the study were; To determine the influence of technology transfer on performance of
manufacturing firms in Kenya; To establish the effect of demographic variables on the relationship
between Technology transfer and Organizational performance; and to establish the effect of
organizational practices on the relationship between Technology transfer and Organizational
performance. The study adopted the descriptive design approach of the cross sectional nature. The
relevant population for this study comprised of medium and large multinational and indigenous
manufacturing firms in Kenya. Since the entire population identified had only 67 firms, a census study
was done, hence sampling was not necessary. The main data collection instrument was a
questionnaire, which was administered mainly through personal interviews. Findings showed that
technology transfer has significant positive influence on organizational performance. This influence is
moderated by such factors as the demographic characteristics of the organizations, and organizational
practices such as corporate culture, managerial competencies and corporate governance of the
organizations. The researcher recommends that manufacturing firms should lay more emphasis on
research, and in particular find ways of working more closely with research institutions to enhance their
performance.
Citation
Business Administration and Management (BAM) Vol. 1(3), pp. xx-xxx, April 13th 2011Publisher
School of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject
TechnologyTechnology transfer
Organizational performance
Managerial practices
Demographic characteristics