Implementation of Technological Changes Among Automotive Vendors in SMIs
The issue on technology changes in local SMIs have not been thoroughly investigated, and yet not well understood. This research is to study the implementation of technology change in one of Malaysian Automotive Industry, Proton, focusing mainly on the performance of its group of vendors. It is me...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English English |
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2003
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/241/1/FK_2003_71A.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/241/ |
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| Summary: | The issue on technology changes in local SMIs have not been thoroughly investigated,
and yet not well understood. This research is to study the implementation of technology
change in one of Malaysian Automotive Industry, Proton, focusing mainly on the
performance of its group of vendors. It is meant to provide an overview on how capable
this group of vendors are in adapting to changes and consequently enable them to
evaluate themselves among themselves.
The research was carried out through survey based on a set of carefully designed
questionnaire with references from the Cupe B.C. Consultant Firm Technological Change
Questionnaire . The respondents were listed and selected according to the scope set. The
research was performed in a sequential manner to obtain information as accurate as
possible. Consequently, all data collected was being processed, analysed and evaluated.Results highlighted vendor performance based on four main criteria: organizational
characteristics, workplace practices, employees’ involvement and employees training.
Findings indicate that vendors are looking for a technology that can increase revenue and
productivity. Investment made in machines and equipments are more significant than
investment in people. Results also recognized managerial personnel as change champion.
However, the overall results suggest that vendors understanding of this issue needs to be
increased. It is hoped that this research will benefit the respondents in the form of a
guidance, reference or even benchmark for the firms. |
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