This study explores the relatively new concept of &ldquo / The Learning Economy&rdquo / in the context of system of Innovation, which provides a basic understanding of all elements and their relations necessary to enhance the innovative capacity. This thesis aims to examine the structure and characteristics of ASELSAN (Electronic Industries Inc.) including i.e., firm-level technological activities. In the &lsquo / Learning Economy&rsquo / , rapid learning is the key factor for accelerating innovative capabilities and competitiveness for firms and nations. On the other hand, this concept is closely correlated with the &lsquo / New Economy&rsquo / , ICT (Information communication Technologies) that enhances the knowledge dissemination and learning. In this perspective, ASELSAN acquired high-level technological capabilities and rapid development such that it can be considered as a model for other firms in Turkey. Furthermore, this research aims to point out the &lsquo / Learning Process Model of ASELSAN&rsquo / comparing it with the catching-up firms in South Korea and emphasize transformation of technology and institutional structure in the period from 1980 to 2002. As an individual firm, &lsquo / ASELSAN&rsquo / is a leading firm in the defense industry as a system integrator / and the next step may be &lsquo / network-based&rsquo / learning process model. In summary, there could be policy lessons to be taken for other firms to become a &lsquo / learning organization and &lsquo / innovative firm&rsquo / .
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12604944/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 January 2003 |
| Creators | Tezel, Nezahat |
| Contributors | Erdil, Erkan |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | M.S. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for public access |
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