An Entrepreneurial Corporation within Turkish Defense Industry: The Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) 1950-1960
Abstract
This study deals with the foundation of the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK)-an entrepreneurial corporation within Turkish Defense Industry-as of the establishment of arsenals, its duties and production activities,the partnerships it took part in, its production increase, and the effects of this increase on economy. The issue is addressed under three sections: The establishment of arsenals and their incorporation into MKEK (1921-1950); the foundation and duties of MKEK (1950); and the production activities of MKEK (1950-1960). Numerical data were used in evaluations about the foundation, tasks, and production activities of MKEK as well as the effects of such activities on economy. The missing parts in the literature about the research subject were eliminated by the use of primary sources. During the evaluations, the agreements on the production of arms and agricultural machines made by Turkey with various countries across the world under the responsibility of MKEK and the bilateral relations emerging with such agreements were also taken into consideration. The research results are as follows: The arsenals that were set up as of the first years of the Republic constituted the core of MKEK, which was founded as a state-owned economic enterprise in 1950. Significant contributions were made to the development of national economy as new factories and additional units were added to the facilities of the corporation and worked productively; the corporation engaged in production in almost all fields of economy apart from defense industry; and it increased its production through national and international partnerships it took part in.
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References
- Kaynakça makalenin sonundadır (The bibliography is at the end of the article).
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Primary Language
English
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Research Article
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Publication Date
June 1, 2017
Submission Date
May 27, 2017
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Year 2017 Volume: 16 Number: 31