The purpose of this study is to investigate the pattern of dynamic change of contents in technology transfer.
To analyze such pattern, we use the cluster analysis. Based on the cluster analysis, a new classification of industrial groups is derived.
Additionally characteristics of the industrial groups classified by the cluster analysis are validated through the comparison of the main model of this study with other industry classification model.
The unit of analysis of this study is the industrial group.
Based on the relevant literature, nine hypotheses are generated. Data are collected from 66 firms through questionnaire.
For the Hypothesis testing, Chi-square test and F-test are used.
The results of this study as follows:
1) Four industrial groups are extracted through the cluster analysis ( Heavy Industrial Group, Nondurable Consumer Goods Industrial Group, Textile Industrial Group, Key Industrial Group ).
2) As a result of hypothesis testing, there exists significant difference between each industrial group in terms of the origin of technology, motive of technology, importing, and means of acquisition of information related to technology importing, and there is no significant difference in level of technology, acquirement of technology, protection of technology, the extent of in house R&D activity, and the extent of restrictions on imported technology.
Further research with larger sample size of diversified industry groups and also with a sophisticated variable operationalization and methodology are needed to elaborated the results of this study.