The influence of technology transfer on organizational performance: A study of medium and large manufacturing firms in selected industries in Kenya

Abstract

This study sought to assess the effect of technology transfer on organizational performance. The objectives of the study were; To determine the influence of technology transfer on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya; To establish the effect of demographic variables on the relationship between Technology transfer and Organizational performance; and to establish the effect of organizational practices on the relationship between Technology transfer and Organizational performance. The study adopted the descriptive design approach of the cross sectional nature. The relevant population for this study comprised of medium and large multinational and indigenous manufacturing firms in Kenya. Since the entire population identified had only 67 firms, a census study was done, hence sampling was not necessary. The main data collection instrument was a questionnaire, which was administered mainly through personal interviews. Findings showed that technology transfer has significant positive influence on organizational performance. This influence is moderated by such factors as the demographic characteristics of the organizations, and organizational practices such as corporate culture, managerial competencies and corporate governance of the organizations. The researcher recommends that manufacturing firms should lay more emphasis on research, and in particular find ways of working more closely with research institutions to enhance their performance.