A Model for Implementing Technological Learning in the Oil Industry
Subject Areas : Technology Management
Hamid Babadinia
1
,
Tahmoures Sohrabi
2
*
,
hossein adab
3
1 - Management Department, Azad university, Tehran central
2 - Management Department,Azad university , Tehran central
3 - Management Department, Azad university, Tehran central
Keywords: Technological Learning, Oil Industry, Interpretive Structural Modeling,
Abstract :
Technological learning is a crucial factor for companies in developing countries that have fallen behind technology leaders—a challenge that Iranian firms face severely and unfortunately pay little attention to. Numerous technology transfers have occurred; however, in rare cases have these led to improvements in the knowledge base. In most cases, they have involved only limited use of hardware for a short period. The most decisive and vital industry in the country—the oil industry—plays a significant role in the national budget, revenue, gross national product, and overall development. Undoubtedly, acquiring technical knowledge and advancing technology are among the most fundamental and critical actions necessary for national prosperity, which cannot be achieved without effective knowledge acquisition. Therefore, increasing productivity in this sector is essential, and one of the most important components of growth is the adoption of modern and up-to-date technologies. Enhancing the capacity for technological learning is key to successful acquisition. This research aims to present a model for implementing technological learning in the oil industry. Initially, through a literature review and previous studies, the influencing factors were identified. Subsequently, expert consultations were conducted to develop a comprehensive list of factors. Statistical hypothesis testing confirmed the impact of these factors on technological learning in the oil industry. Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was then applied to structure and hierarchically classify the variables. Based on this analysis, "research and development," "investment," "culture," and "government policies" were recognized as foundational factors in implementing technological learning in the oil industry, and recommendations were made to strengthen them. Ultimately, it can be concluded that attention to the various variables of the model, presented at different hierarchical levels, can facilitate the implementation of technological learning in the form of applied knowledge within the oil industry.
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