The critical factors for technology absorptive capacity

Chinho Lin, Bertram Tan, Shofang Chang · 2002 · Industrial Management & Data Systems

Summary. This study identifies critical factors that determine how well firms absorb and apply external technology. Research shows that technology diffusion channels, interaction mechanisms, and R&D resources significantly influence absorptive capacity, which in turn affects technology transfer performance. Organizational culture shapes these mechanisms and resources. The findings apply particularly to firms implementing technology transfer in developing countries.

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Lin, C., Tan, B., & Chang, S.. (2002). The critical factors for technology absorptive capacity. Industrial Management & Data Systems. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570210431993

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DOI: 10.1108/02635570210431993
Categories: innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28