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" Technology absorption strategies, government policies, and performance in firms from less developed countries (LDC): Evidence from India and Pakistan "
Omar Rashid Malik M. Kotabe

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	52599
Doc. No	:	TL22553
Call number	:	‭3211889‬
Main Entry	:	Omar Rashid Malik
Title & Author	:	Technology absorption strategies, government policies, and performance in firms from less developed countries (LDC): Evidence from India and Pakistan\ Omar Rashid Malik
College	:	Temple University
Date	:	2006
Degree	:	Ph.D.
student score	:	2006
Page No	:	102
Abstract	:	In this study we develop a framework examining technology absorption strategies and performance among LDC firms. We derive hypotheses regarding the impact of two main technology absorption strategies: Learning by doing and creation of volume flexibility on performance. Learning by doing is conceptualized as firm knowledge acquired through experiences gained, while solving problems related to implementing new technologies. Creation of volume flexibility is conceptually underpinned by process innovations that allow firms to link market demand with manufacturing capacity, thereby allowing for lower inventories and faster production volume changes. Further, we model and test interactions between learning by doing and input supporting government policies on the one hand, and volume flexibility and market supporting government policies on the other hand. Hypotheses were tested on a sample of firms from India and Pakistan. Findings suggest that both learning by doing and volume flexibility enhance firm performance, while their interactions with government policies are insignificant.
Subject	:	Social sciences; Developing countries; Firm performance; Government policies; India; Less-developed countries; Pakistan; Technology absorption; Business community; Developing countries--LDCs; Technology adoption; Learning; Models; Public policy; Technological planning; Studies; 0310:Business community
Added Entry	:	M. Kotabe
Added Entry	:	Temple University