Knowledge management in successful technology transfer (Case study: Iranian aerospace industries and knowledge-based centers)
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 4 January 2016
Abstract
Purpose
The present paper aims to identify factors and variables affecting designing and assimilating technology in knowledge-based centers and aerospace industries, to study their relations and, ultimately, to provide a model based on research data.
Design/methodology/approach
Structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS software was used to study the relations among latent variables. Initially, the right structure of devised measure is assured and, then, by introducing a concept called “invariance”, it is shown that the devised measure structure in both aerospace industries and knowledge-based centers measures the same traits. Finally, the relations among latent variables in both knowledge-based centers and aerospace industries are studied and compared through SEM.
Findings
Findings indicate that there is a significant and positive relationship between knowledge management and successful technology transfer effectiveness. Further relational and organizational capabilities as key factors and facilitators play a mediating role between knowledge management and technology transfer effectiveness.
Practical implications
According to the direct impact of knowledge management on successful technology transfer, it is appropriate that domestic managers in research centers and aerospace industries pay more attention to technology transfer and pave the ground for executing its processes and mechanisms.
Originality/value
In the model provided in the theoretical literature, the sequence of technology transfer is addressed more, while the capabilities of technology sender (university), technology receptor (industry), knowledge management and its influence role in technology transfer from university to industry are not considered.
Keywords
Citation
Rafiei, A., Akhavan, P. and Hayati, S. (2016), "Knowledge management in successful technology transfer (Case study: Iranian aerospace industries and knowledge-based centers)", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 88 No. 1, pp. 178-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-11-2013-0220
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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