Abstract

QUEZADA-TORRES, Walter David et al. Technology management and its transfer process in Ecuador’s small and medium metalmechanic enterprises. Ing. Ind. [online]. 2018, vol.39, n.3, pp.303-314. ISSN 1815-5936.

A general characterization of this important function in contemporary enterprises is made, especially in small and medium ones (SMEs). The main insufficiencies present in Latin American SMEs are exposed, particularly in those belonging to the Ecuadorian metal-mechanic sector. The need for a deep study of the specific processes in technology management (TM), specifically on its transfer, and its integration with a strategic approach is stablished. The conceptual basis and the first results in the design of an alternative methodological instrument of a strategic nature for this purpose are presented.

Keywords : Technology management; technology transfer; metal-mechanic SMEs; competitive development; social responsibility.

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