Technological Capability Development in China's Mobile Phone Industry

Jun Jin; Maximilian von Zedtwitz

doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2007.06.003

Technological Capability Development in China's Mobile Phone Industry

Jun Jin^*
, Maximilian von Zedtwitz

^*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

Zhejiang University
Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review

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.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Technovation
Vol/bind	28
Udgave nummer	6
Sider (fra-til)	327-334
Antal sider	8
ISSN	0166-4972
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2007.06.003
Status	Udgivet - jun. 2008
Udgivet eksternt	Ja

Emneord

Technological capability
Kim's model
Mobile phone industry
Four-stage model
R&D
Innovation

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