Mehmet Ufuk Tutan

A Brief Summary of Firm-level Technological Learning: Models, Channels and Categories Mehmet Ufuk Tutan

The main purpose of this study is to discuss ¿technological learning¿ on firm level. We present a summary of various models, mechanisms, and channels of "technological learning." Then, we put forward basic selected views on these topics and discuss the importance of technological learning for firms in markets. In this study, we investigate the concept of ¿technological learning¿ at both industrial level and social level. We accept the fact that many underdeveloped countries are technologically dependent on developed countries. Such dependency exerts its impact upon political, economic, and social fields. However, in spite of dependence on sources of firms in developed countries, we believe that some firms in underdeveloped countries have achieved to gain their competencies and to overcome barriers to enter into international markets. Therefore, in this study we discuss that some firms in underdeveloped countries may have different ways of technological learning channels and mechanisms.