The evolution of technology management practice in developing economies: Findings from Northern China

Steven Walsh, Jonathan Linton, Robert Boylan, Cheickna Sylla

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Abstract

In this paper we present the results of a survey of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, that all have foreign equity investors and are located in Northern China. Our findings are that firms have changed their market focus from an export-oriented market to competing both locally and abroad. Second, that Wholly Foreign Owned Subsidiaries that serve export markets are shifting from a competitive advantage based on low cost labour to developing competitive advantage based on firm specific competencies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)311-329
Number of pages19
JournalInternational Journal of Technology Management
Volume24
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Industrial relations
  • General Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Strategy and Management
  • Law

Keywords

  • Core capability
  • Core competency
  • Equity Joint Venture (EJV)
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
  • Market focus
  • Wholly Foreign Owned Subsidiary (WFOS)

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