STI capacity building: a knowledge-centric strategic process

摘要

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to define a knowledge-centric model of the technological innovation process which can serve as a baseline for the development of enhanced enterprise performance capabilities. Design/methodology/approach – This purpose is achieved through the integration of basic knowledge derived from a critical review of contemporary R&D, intellectual property and new product development. Findings – Emerging from this research is a holistic appreciation for technological innovation at both the micro and macro levels of practice. Originality/value – Corporate executives and technology professionals engaged in enterprise transformation initiatives; government and NGO professionals responsible for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) capacity building; and students of technological innovation in both graduate and continuing education programs will find this knowledge-centric portrayal of technological innovation helpful in modeling the current performance capabilities of a competitive global enterprise. A further outcome of this research is an indication that ongoing managerial effort to further enhance capabilities for technological innovation (STI capacity) is a rational strategy for improving the global competitiveness of any complex enterprise.