Validation of a Measurement Instrument for Intra-firm Technology Transfer
Abstract
This study validates a measurement instrument designed to analyze the relationships between the components of Absorptive Capacity and their impact on intra-firm technology transfer, a critical process for maximizing competitiveness and fostering innovation in industrial organizations. The instrument, based on a theoretical model integrating constructs such as knowledge management, leadership, organizational agility, and qualified human talent and others, underwent a rigorous validation process through expert judgment: two academics and two professionals from the manufacturing sector. The results demonstrated that the instrument accurately measures the proposed dimensions, allowing the identification of how each component of Absorptive Capacity significantly influences the efficiency and effectiveness of internal technology transfer. The study notably highlights how robust organizational capabilities enhance the implementation of advanced technologies in dynamic industrial contexts. These conclusions underscore the relevance of the instrument for future research and its utility as a strategic tool to optimize technology transfer in key industrial sectors, particularly in regions like Ciudad Juárez, where technological dynamics are critical for competitive development.
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