Functional Competencies of CEOs of New Technology-Based Firms: Present a Model

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Technology Management,Allameh Tabatabai university,researcher of non-commercial institute of Mehr Pajuhan group (innovation,research,social)

2 business management,allame Tabtaabi university/researcher of non-commercial institute of Mehr Pajuhan group (innovation,research,social)

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to present a functional competencies model of CEOs technology-based firms. The relationship between functional competencies variables of: marketing management competency; financial management competency; technological management competency; and additionally four technology capabilities of: research & development; innovative decisions; marketing; manufacturing; and capital capabilities are examined. To fulfill these objectivities, the structural equation modeling (SEM) is used. The sample basis for survey related to the research is 121 new technology-based firms. The results have shown a significant direction relationship between the study variables and the acceptable fit. Moreover, there is a significant relationship between functional competency and capital capabilities in 99% confidence level. Functional competencies predict 17% to 41% of the variance in capital capabilities. Cronbach’s alphas for each of the 5 study variables were greater than 0.7. Functional competencies predict 33% of the variance in R&D and innovation decision capabilities, 41% of the variance marketing capabilities and 17% of the variance in manufacturing capabilities.

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International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management Science
Volume 7, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
December 2020
Pages 1-11

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  • Receive Date: 21 December 2020
  • Revise Date: 12 February 2021
  • Accept Date: 17 February 2021

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