Technological Capability's Predictor Variables

Fernanda Maciel Reichert; Raquel Schramm Beltrame; Kathiane Benedetti Corso; Marcelo Trevisan; Paulo Antônio Zawislak

doi:10.4067/S0718-27242011000100002

Authors

Fernanda Maciel Reichert
Raquel Schramm Beltrame
Kathiane Benedetti Corso
Marcelo Trevisan
Paulo Antônio Zawislak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242011000100002

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influence in configuration of the technological capability of companies in sectors with medium-low technological intensity. To achieve the goal proposed in this article a survey was carried out. Based on the framework developed by Lall (1992) which classifies firms in basic, intermediate and advanced level of technological capability; it was found that the predominant technological capability is intermediate, with 83.7% of respondent companies (plastics companies in Brazil). It is believed that the main contribution of this study is the finding that the dependent variable named “Technological Capability” can be explained at a rate of 65% by six variables: development of new processes; selection of the best equipment supplier; sales of internally developed new technology to third parties; design and manufacture of equipment; study of the work methods and perform inventory control; and improvement of product quality.

Keywords:

technological capability
predictor variables
plastics and rubber sector
Brazil

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