A research methodology and-comparative study to determine differences in technology-transfer needs between rural and metropolitan small manufacturing enterprises

The purpose of this paper is to present research findings of a study conducted in Oklahoma, USA, to identify the different technology transfer characteristics unique to rural and metropolitan small manufacturing enterprises (SMEs). Rural and metropolitan manufacturers across Oklahoma in various SIC codes were asked to determine the importance of five technology transfer dimensions. This paper has investigated whether there were any differences between the technology transfer needs for SMEs located in different regions of the state