Role of Transnational Corporations in Transfer of Technology to Singapore

Author(s):  
Tan Thiam Soon ◽  
Tan Chwee Huat
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Eun Noh

As a response to increasing influences of transnational corporations (TNCs) over the lives of the poor, development NGOs have tried to promote their responsibility in cooperative ways: partnership in development projects and voluntary regulations. Notwithstanding some degree of success, these cooperative ways have failed to bring fundamental changes to TNCs. This article outlines the limitations of the mainstream corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the potential of grassroots social movements to make TNCs accountable. People in developing countries have been neglected in the CSR agenda; however, they have power to change corporations as labourers, consumers and citizens. Drawing on case studies, this article suggests that NGOs should support grassroots people in building global networks, constructing collective values and creating the information flow in order to overcome the current shortcomings of community-driven social movements. For these new roles as advocates and facilitators for grassroots movements, NGOs need to transform themselves by pursuing core values.  


Author(s):  
Svitlana Frunza ◽  
Liudmyla Romaniuk ◽  
Daria Nasypaiko

The purpose of the article is to study the features of financing the production of intellectual products of multinational corporations in the context of globalization. Research methodology – system-structural and comparative research (to understand the logic of financing the production of intellectual products of multinational corporations), statistical and economic analysis (in assessing the status and prospects of the role of transnational corporations). The scientific novelty is to substantiate the peculiarities of financial management in multinational companies and to determine the main aspects of international financial management, which will increase the production of intellectual products of multinational corporations and the development of international economic relations. The article identifies the distinctive features of modern multinational companies and technologically sound strategies that contribute to their economic success. The main ways to obtain long- term investments and the peculiarities of the formation of strategic alliances and their agreements are clarified. Various forms of international cooperation are considered. Conclusions. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the role of transnational corporations is growing, which is determined by their participation in world gross domestic product, increasing the share of international movement of capital, labor and other resources. Their importance in the world economy is evidenced by the scale of foreign operations in all sectors and areas of social production. The main obstacles to the financing of multinational corporations are the disagreement of the interests of companies and governments of the host countries, taking into account economic, political, monetary, financial and legal risks. Ukraine is able to use the model of open innovation networks as a key to entering the global innovation economy in line with current trends. Keywords: transnational corporations, transnationalization, investments, innovations, research and development, research and development works.


1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert Nicolaon

Recent analyses in France and the UK of the role of R&D and technology transfer in the national economy have emphasized different problems but the same conclusion. Both governments recognize that the transfer of technology has to be improved to take full advantage of the national R&D effort. The author assesses the extent of collaboration between the two countries and considers activities of ANVAR, the French National Agency for Innovation, and the British Technology Group to enhance interaction and increase the effective commercialization of innovations.


1993 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Leonard

The cost–benefits of academic–industry alliances are examined as well as the mechanisms to achieve maximum benefit to all the participants. Strategies to ensure the effective transfer of technology from universities to enterprises are reviewed and suggestions on how these might be refined and supported are offered. The article also touches on the role of a university trading company which can be pivotal in enhancing and expanding academic–industry links.


1984 ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
AKM Moazzem Hussain ◽  
Mohd. Afifi Abdul Mukti

Di dalam proses pembangunannya, Malaysia telah mengimport teknologi dengan kadar yang tinggi.Tetapi pemindahan teknologi yang diimport belum lagi mencapai tahap yang diharapkan.Di sini pengarang cuba mengenalpasti fakta yang menghalang pemindahan teknologi dan mencadangkan tugas positif yang dapat dimainkan oleh UTM untuk mengatasi masalah ini.Perkara yang dibincangkan termasuk peringkat pengembangan teknologi, dan penubuhan sebuah pusat teknologi di UTM. In the process of development, Malaysia has been importing technology in massive proportions during the recent years. But it is reported that the extent of transfer of the imported technology to form Malaysia's own technology is far below the target of expectation.In this paper, the authors have tried to identify the problems which are hindering the expected technology transfer and suggested a positive role that UTM can play in overcoming these problems. The different stages in the process of technology development have been discussed and the establishment of a technology centre, in UTM having multifunction activities contributing to the transfer of technology has been emphasized.


China Report ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
Devendra Prakash

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