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

Keywords:

technological capability, predictor variables, plastics and rubber sector, Brazil

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.

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