Competency Development in Technology Management for Enhancing Competitiveness

Author(s) : Dr Ram Khilari, O P Wali
ISSN : 0974 - 497
Year : November 2017 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 4

Abstract: There is an increasing interest to understand role of sub-domains within technology management function. The competencies within the sub-domains determines the competitiveness of technology based firms which vary across firms dependent on their level of technology dependence, competitive position, evolving technologies which can affect its position and country specific influences. The competitive sustainability of firms in future is most likely dependent on awareness of relative importance of sub-domains of technology management and efforts to gear up accordingly. The study examines the literature to figure out major frameworks and important sub-domains of technology management and relevance in terms of competencies. Competency in corporate technology strategy, technology acquisition and transfer, creativity and innovation, knowledge management, R & D management, technology protection, audit, financing and human resource management are doing to be major determinants of sustainability for technology intensive manufacturing firms.


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