| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1022650 | Technovation | 2008 | 8 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Jun Jin, Maximilian von Zedtwitz,