Analyzing Iran petroleum Industry Experience in Technological Learning in Joint R&D projects

Analyzing Iran petroleum Industry Experience in Technological Learning in Joint R&D projects The purpose of this study is to review and present the pattern of technological learning in Joint R&D projects in petroleum industry to provide the necessary basis for improving technological learning in petroleum industry. Therefore, technological learning process in JRDs is conducted by using theme analysis method of 16 interviews conducted with experts in 4 JRD projects. The results show that explorative and exploitative technological learning occurs in JRDs lifecycle stages. The most important effective learning mechanisms are learning by interacting, learning by doing, learning by searching and learning by direct instruction. in addition, Absorption capacity, cultural homogenization, scientific basis, organizational structure, geographical distance, vertical/horizontal communication, communication channels, collaboration goals are identified as effective factors on technological learning in JRD projects in petroleum industry