Human resources and technology change in Eastern Europe
by Adam Torok
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 9, No. 3/4, 1994

Abstract: A hitherto neglected aspect of the economic transition underway in Eastern and Central Europe is the role of human factors, especially on the microeconomic level. This study examines the validity of a technology base – human factor – productivity and manufacturing performance scheme for the region. Whereas in normally functioning market economies a certain level of coordination exists between these elements, in Hungary and other Eastern European countries a lack of coordination is evident. The paper looks into the regional specifics of such problems as the brain drain, the efficiency of technology imports or the financial background of R&D. The privatization of most R&D intensive firms looks like a good tool to promote the manufacturing-oriented development of the technology base of the countries of the region.

Online publication date: Sat, 23-May-2009

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