Conflict Resolution for Environmental Technology Transfer for SMEs from Sweden to China

• Main Author: Huang, Chengyang
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: KTH, Industriell ekologi 2015
• Subjects: Technology Transfer; China and Sweden; Conflicts Resolution
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-158905

China is a country faced by deteriorating environment and severe pollution; therefore, technology transfer from Sweden has been one of the best choices for Chinese authorities and clean technology companies. The huge Chinese market also seems to be an alluring market for Swedish clean technology SMEs. However, conflicts often occur during technology transfer (TT) process. Theoretically, the TT process mainly involves the stages of assessment, agreement, implementation, evaluation and adjustment and repetition. Based on these stages, cases are chosen, interviews are carried out and results are analyzed in details with SWOT method. The new TT solution is proposed as recommendation. The conclusion shows in order to achieve a successful TT; each stage in the process should be carefully controlled. Hence, not only the technology donor s (Swedish SMEs) and receivers (Chinese buyers) should devote their efforts, all the other stakeholders such as technology consulting companies and government institutions should cooperate together, whichever fits their mutual interests.