Unlocking the relationships between strategic planning, leadership and technology transfer competence: the mediating role of strategic quality management

Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between firms’ strategic planning (SP), leadership and technology transfer competence (TTC) by specifically incorporating mediating role of quality management (SQM). Design/methodology/approach performs structural equation modeling using AMOS on survey data collected from 200 Turkish firms operating in multiple industries sectors. Findings finds that sectors is positively associated with SQM. further SQM influences TTC mediates roles SP TTC. Research limitations/implications A key research implication this relates an emerging economy context. highlights can play essential through mechanism Consequently, emerges as a crucial linking pin conveying impact practices markets. Practical implications An managerial critical leadership, For managers relatively uncertain context such Turkey, it adopt supportive empowering style, where open communication innovative activities are viewed adopted holistically. Also, should be streamlined throughout firm followed support Originality/value paper links (and knowledge) strategy literature streams focusing mechanisms delving into linkages SQM, It presents precursors their joint influence Accordingly, bridges technology, provides broader picture encompasses different processes