A proposal for identification of firm technological competences. (28th August 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saez, Pedro Lopez; Castro, Gregorio Martin de; Muina, Fernando Enrique Garcia; Lopez, Jose Emilio Navas
• Is Part Of: International journal of management practice. Volume 1:Number 4(2005)
• Page Start: 374
• Page End: 387
• Publication Date: 2007-08-28
• Subjects: knowledge management -- intellectual capital -- technological knowledge -- technological competencies -- industry; Management -- Periodicals; 658.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9064

Abstract

This paper provides a framework for analysing technological competencies along its main variables and measures. We choose an industry setting (professional service firms) for which technological competencies can explain performance differences among firms. Our model is based on an extensive literature review relating to intellectual capital and technological capital and on a series of seminars and workshops, involving both academics and practitioners. This model can improve the decisions about technological assets within the firm (gathering and classifying information about them), and allow external agents to analyse the potential of the technological bases of a certain firm.