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Parameters influencing innovation, R&D and technology in mechanical industry

Likar B., Kopač J.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

2007

Vol. 20, nr 1-2

547-550

Purpose: The objective of the research was to establish the most important factors aimed at achieving optimal business performance in the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry in Slovenia and in so doing, we focused on innovation, technology and R&D processes. Design/methodology/approach: The research was run in five steps. Firstly, we selected a group of variables from statistical and in the second, we added some important variables. In the third step, the variables were grouped in four categories (input, process, output indirect, output direct). In the fourth step, we performed the ordinary statistics and calculated correlations among individual variables. In the last step, we defined mutual correlations among particular variables and focused on the most important ones. At the same time the results of the simple statistics were taken into account. Findings: On the basis of the presented research methodology, we determined the key input and process variables, which clearly indicate the sequence of activities and also particular areas where additional efforts need to be invested as well. Reseach limitations/implications: The research limitations are connected with statistical data which fails to cover all the important topics related to the innovation performance within a company. There are also some misleading questions/definitions in the SURS/Eurostat which partially result in subjective results. Therefore, an improvement of the aforesaid statistical methodology or a separate data collection would advance the research. Practical implications: The findings also represent a set of concrete guidelines in which companies, support environment organisations and also national policy leaders should put their efforts. Originality/value: The way of analysing and interpreting the data deriving from the mechanical industry are new. Besides, the results and conclusion are also original and may be applied by the aforementioned target groups.