Technology Innovation and Core Competencies: A Empirical Study Based Learning and Social Capital´s Perspective

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the interrelationships between internal social capital, learning orientation, technology innovation and core competencies. A 43-item survey questionnaire was developed and 208 manufacturing and service firms in China were selected as the samples of this study. The results conclude: the emphasis of internal social capital is associated with the levels of learning orientation and core competencies; the emphasis of learning orientation is associated with the levels of technology innovation and core competencies; and technology innovation may enhance a firm to build core competencies. Since very limited studies have concentrated on above issues, the results of this study can provide important references to academicians and practitioners in the developing of technology innovation and building core competencies.