Does technology and innovation management improve market position? Empirical evidence from innovating firms in South Africa
2005; Rutgers University Press; Volume: 18; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/s12130-005-1004-0
ISSN1874-6314
AutoresL.A.G. Oerlemans, Gerrit Rooks, Marthinus W. Pretorius,
Tópico(s)Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
ResumoThere is a growing recognition of the central role of technology and knowledge management for market success of organizations. Little is empirically know, however, about this relationship. Drawing on the South African Innovation Survey, a unique dataset on innovative behavior of South African firms in manufacturing and services, this paper investigates the question to what extent and in which ways do technology and innovation management activities affect firms' market position. Findings show that conducting technology strategy activities pays out. Moreover, especially a combination of internal and external technology audits seems to be beneficial for organizational performance.
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