Technology processes management capability profiles of machine manufacturers in Turkey

This research was designed to assess technology management practices and draw technology management capability profiles of the machine manufacturing industry in Turkey. The model can be applied to any service and manufacturing sector regardless of the services and products. Based on an improved process model (Technology Processes Management Capability Profiles Model-TPMCPM) of technology management, the research provided a means to assess the effectiveness of the critical technology management activities, and identify areas for improvement. The existence of high technology processes management capabilities within a firm implies that the firm has sufficient capabilities for integrating technology management with its business strategy and the firm views technology management as an integrated component of its general management.