IJBI

Though research on technology transfer and business performance topics is widely tackled by academics and practitioners, very few studies directly treat the connection between both from a holistic and overall perspective. The purpose of the research is to investigate about Knowledge Transfer (KT) issue by building a representative conceptual model for high tech industries, and enlightening its relationship with business performance. A descriptive literature review methodology allows setting a profile of the KT phenomenon from the perspective of determinants of impact. Model is developed based on a bundle of dimensions and master determinants, featured as attributes and mechanisms. The matching between KT master determinants and business management practices is showed. According to knowledge-based view of the firm theory, high tech companies could be understood as systematic multi-level flows of knowledge. Theoretical conclusion is attained: an optimal management and administration of the (un)aware multi-transfer phenomenon results in an excellent business performance and competitiveness of high tech firms. The contribution of the research and its uniqueness are showed: the complex and multifactorial KT phenomenon of the high-tech companies is profiled through a set of conceptual business terms, enabling the development of practical business management tools to improve efficiency and business performance. Further implications are discussed and future research should be executed to validate empirically the conclusions.