Model for Strategic Management of Technological Innovation in Manufacturing Companies

Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Research Proposal: Model for Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
in Manufacturing Companies
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1RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and background.......................................................................................................2
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................2
1.2 Critical review of current literature.......................................................................................2
1.3 Research problem..................................................................................................................3
Aims of the research................................................................................................................3
1.4 Research questions.................................................................................................................4
2. Intended research design..............................................................................................................4
2.1 Research design.....................................................................................................................4
2.2 Research methodology...........................................................................................................4
2.3 Ethical considerations............................................................................................................5
2.4 Problems................................................................................................................................5
2.5 Main stages of the project......................................................................................................5
3. Conclusions..................................................................................................................................6
4. References....................................................................................................................................7

2RESEARCH PROPOSAL
1. Introduction and background
1.1 Introduction
In this modern world of technological applications, it is seen that the manufacturing
companies whether small or medium have started to make use of technologies for administrative
management. It has been found in the recent studies that companies face many difficulties related
to innovation, production and even generation of knowledge while adopting the process to
integrate information and communication technologies (Souto 2015). The major factors that
contribute to economic growth of companies are considered as innovation, technological
improvement as well as technology transfer. Hence, it has been determined that a strategic
solution is required for improving capabilities of the manufacturing companies so that they can
quickly respond to challenges. This study aims at developing strategic management model for
technological innovation in manufacturing companies.
1.2 Critical review of current literature
According to Rothaermel (2015), it is essential to develop a strategic solution so that
improvements can be made in capabilities of the companies so that technological innovation can
be implemented successfully. A model for strategic management is required so that companies
could easily respond to the challenges being faced while integrating information and
communication technologies. Innovation is defined by Saebi and Foss (2015), as the
development of new products, processes, knowledge as well as services with the help of existing
or even new innovative knowledge. Saebi and Foss (2015), has also mentioned that companies
are evolving as value chains depending on intangible assets.