Abstract

IACONO, Antonio  and  NAGANO, Marcelo Seido. The external and internal determining factors for the accumulation of technological capability in capital goods companies. RGPLP [online]. 2016, vol.15, n.3, pp.40-65. ISSN 1645-4464.

This study analyses the main external and internal determining factors for the accumulation of technological capability in capital goods companies in Brazil. These goals were achieved through an exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted with 44 companies of the mechanical capital goods sector, located in the southeast region of the country. The internal and external factors were used to evaluate the internal efforts executed by the companies and the limitations posed by external constraints that influence the accumulation of technological capabilities. The results show that in all dimensions the characteristics presented induce companies to low competitiveness, either by price or technological differentiation.

Keywords : Technological Capability; Capital Goods; Innovation; Internal and External Factors; Brazil.

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