Dynamics and Policies of Knowledge Transfer between University and Industry
Lina Anatan
Universitas Kristen Maranatha Bandung
Jl. Prof. drg. Surya Sumantri, MPH. no. 65 Bandung 40164
lina.anatan[at]eco.maranatha.edu; lina.anatan[at]yahoo.com
Abstract
Universitys role which initially focuses on teaching, research and development, and community service has been transitioned into a broader role as engine of economic growth. It become the driving factor of the importance of knowledge transfer. This article discusses the literature review regarding the dynamics and policies adopted by governments to manage knowledge transfer. Firstly, the discussion will focus on the conceptual review of knowledge transfer activities. Furthermore, it will focus on patents as an indicator of the knowledge transfer activities level, and various policies formulated by the government to regulate the knowledge transfer activities. This paper also discuss knowledge transfer activities in Japan, which is focus on model of knowledge transfer and policies implemented in Japan. Through the discussion, it is expected to give insight and lesson learned for organizations in Indonesia to manage knowledge transfer activities, especially between universities and industries. Finally, this article focus on discussion regarding the important of regulative pressure to optimize the transfer of knowledge.
Keywords: knowledge transfer activities, dynamics, government policies
Topic: Management