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Technological Capability Development in China's Mobile Phone Industry
Journal
Technovation
ISSN
0166-4972
ISSN-Digital
1879-2383
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2008-06
Author(s)
Jin, Jun
Abstract
The development of technological capability (TC) is critical for manufacturing firms in high-tech industries. Kim's [1980. Stages of development of industrial technology in a developing country: a model. Research Policy 9, 254-277] model of acquisition, assimilation, and improvement is widely accepted to explain TC development in developing economies. However, some R&D practices we observed in Chinese manufacturing companies appear to be in disagreement with Kim's model. Based on four in-depth cases studies set in China's mobile phone industry, we hypothesize (a) a complementary stage in Kim's model, and (b) those stages can be traversed concurrently.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co.
Publisher place
Amsterdam
Volume
28
Number
6
Start page
327
End page
334
Pages
8
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
219980