The Stages of Formation and Development of Technological Capabilities; Case study: An marine Industry Organization

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1 PhD Student, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This article examines that how formatting and developing technological capabilities in the industrial organizations. The research strategy is "case study" thus we selected an industrial organizations in the field of maritime. After reviewed literature, conducted deep interviews with officials, managers, consultants and experts were associated with that organization. The literature in this area is tow defect: 1) the most models proposed for the development of technological capabilities focus on mass production, but the nature of our case study is complex products. 2) The basic assumption of these models is cooperation with developed countries, but the sanctions on dual-use products is the obstacle for this cooperation. In this paper, we studied steps in the formation and development of technological capabilities to be identified. Three steps were identified: "investment and the creation of basic infrastructure", "upgrade capability through reverse engineering with limited cooperation" and "reverse engineering for complex products with developing of design and innovation". Finally phases identified in this area compared with conventional models and the differences between them were investigated.

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Journal of Science and Technology Policy
Volume 9, Issue 4
January 2017
Pages 19-33

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