Strategic Orientations and Technology Policy: An Empirical Test of Relationship in Developing Countries

Abiodun, A. J. and Osibanjo, Adewale Omotayo and Oyeniyi, Omotayo (2011) Strategic Orientations and Technology Policy: An Empirical Test of Relationship in Developing Countries. Management Science Letters. pp. 315-322.

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Abstract

There is a growing awareness of the pivotal role of technology in securing and maximizing competitive positions. This study based on primary data from two banks in Nigeria examines the relationship between technology policy and strategy dimensions. Differentiation and futurity strategy dimensions were found to be marginally dominant in the managerial practices of these firms. In addition, the study found new evidence of relationship between the strategy dimensions; and the pattern of relationship between technology policy and strategic orientations indicate the use technology to foster defensive behaviours rather than securing competitive edge. Futurity orientation was also found not to be significantly related with most of the technology policy dimensions investigated. These results are expected to provide management and management theorists with valuable practical insight into the relationship between pattern of strategic orientation and technology policy.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr Solomon Bayoko
Date Deposited:	25 Oct 2013 19:59
Last Modified:	23 Mar 2015 11:33
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/1717

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