Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm
Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm

Author: Nicola De Liso

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-08-03

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780203846414

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This book focuses on three main areas, each of which is central to economic theorising: firms’ organisation and behaviour, technological change and the process of globalisation. Each subject can be analysed by using different methods, which range from purely theoretical abstractions to case studies and from econometrics to simulations. What this collection provides is a broad view of the three topics by concentrating on different aspects of each of them, and utilising different methods of investigation. Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm looks in detail at various questions surrounding firms’ organisation, including why we can observe ordered paths of production, whether proximity between firms matters, and whether patenting is always worthwhile. In addition, several essays explore technology and innovation, including the persistence-cum-development of old technologies. Furthermore, this book focuses on those processes which concern small- and medium-sized firms, considering the usefulness of stage theory, the possibilities of production off-shoring and the skill composition of manufacturing firms. Overall, the book is characterised by original ideas, renewed applications of mathematical and statistical methods and the use of new databases. This valuable collection will be of interest to postgraduates and researchers focusing on innovation, theories of the firm and globalisation; and should also be useful to a professional readership as it presents up-to-date research with the aim of improving our understanding of the phenomena of technological change, firms’ strategies, and globalisation.

Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm
Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm

Author: Nicola De Liso

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-09-13

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1136934111

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This book focuses on three main areas, each of which is central to economic theorising: firms’ organisation and behaviour, technological change and the process of globalisation. Each subject can be analysed by using different methods, which range from purely theoretical abstractions to case studies and from econometrics to simulations. What this collection provides is a broad view of the three topics by concentrating on different aspects of each of them, and utilising different methods of investigation. Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm looks in detail at various questions surrounding firms’ organisation, including why we can observe ordered paths of production, whether proximity between firms matters, and whether patenting is always worthwhile. In addition, several essays explore technology and innovation, including the persistence-cum-development of old technologies. Furthermore, this book focuses on those processes which concern small- and medium-sized firms, considering the usefulness of stage theory, the possibilities of production off-shoring and the skill composition of manufacturing firms. Overall, the book is characterised by original ideas, renewed applications of mathematical and statistical methods and the use of new databases. This valuable collection will be of interest to postgraduates and researchers focusing on innovation, theories of the firm and globalisation; and should also be useful to a professional readership as it presents up-to-date research with the aim of improving our understanding of the phenomena of technological change, firms’ strategies, and globalisation.

Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm
Internationalization, Technological Change and the Theory of the Firm

Author: Nicola De Liso

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-09-13

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 113693412X

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This book focuses on three main areas, each of which is central to economic theorising: firms’ organisation and behaviour, technological change and the process of globalisation. What this collection provides is a broad view of the three topics by concentrating on different aspects of each of them, and utilising different methods of investigation.

Technological Change and Company Strategies
Technological Change and Company Strategies

Author: Rod Coombs

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Neoclassical economics, in particular the orthodox theory of the firm, offers little insight into the question of company strategy. It contributes even less to the understanding of the strategic management of technological change. In this volume, a number of international scholars from a variety of related disciplines explore the possibility of a more unified approach to linking company strategy and technological change. Each author examines the contributions from his own discipline, (economics, sociology, organization and systems theory), in order to build new multidisplinary theories of the firm, which will contribute to the debate surrounding the effects of new technology on company strategy and economic growth. Key Features * Links evolutionary economics to sociological analysis * Presents new case studies featuring this synthesis

International Competitiveness and Technological Change
International Competitiveness and Technological Change

Author: Marcela Miozzo

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2006-08-10

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 0191531790

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Marcela Miozzo is Reader in Innovation Studies at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK. Her teaching and research activities are the innovation and the internationalization of services; technological and organisational changes in the construction sector; and technological capabilities of firms in Latin America. Vivien Walsh is Professor of Innovation Management at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK. Her teaching and research activities are the areas of globalization; networks and collaboration in the innovation process.

Foreign Direct Investment and Technological Change
Foreign Direct Investment and Technological Change

Author: John Cantwell

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13:

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This two-volume set presents current research which focuses upon the firm as a unit of analysis, and upon the theory of the firm or a theory of business. In volume I, 19 articles published between 1966 and 1995 discuss early analysis and theoretical foundations, technology transfer theory, and historical and empirical analysis of technology transfer. In Volume II, 22 articles published between 1979 and 1995 cover the internationalization of technology creation, technology-based inter-company alliances, the co-evolution of FDI and technological development, and geographical localization in multinational corporations and technology spillovers. Lacks a subject index. Edited by Cantwell, international economics, U. of Reading, UK. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Market Entry Strategies
Market Entry Strategies

Author: Mario Glowik

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2016-03-07

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 3110439875

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This textbook discusses the most important theories of internationalization, including Product Life-Cycle, Internalization, Location, Eclectic Paradigm, Uppsala, Network, and International New Venture concepts. These models are grounded to a considerable extent in the Transaction Cost Theory and the Resource-Based View as explained and illustrated in the book. Relevant market entry strategies, such as franchising, contract manufacturing, joint ventures, and others are explained and categorized in light of crucial determinants of international business decision making: hierarchical control of operations, the firm’s proximity to the foreign market, the investment risk, and the factor of time. What makes this textbook novel and unique? Its framework combines theories and market entry strategies: each topic is applied to authoritative, real-life business case studies. Complex issues are explained in a manner that results in understanding. Various illustrations and tables help the reader comprehend the point being discussed. The case study focus on Asian firms delivers interesting insights into modern high-technology industries and changing global business dynamics. Market Entry Strategies serves as a vital source for internationally oriented bachelor, master, and MBA programs with strategy, marketing, and management lecture modules. Consequently, this publication is highly recommended for students and scholars; but it is also useful for business practitioners seeking to gain competitive advantages in international business. About the Author Mario Glowik teaches Bachelor, MBA and Master courses in Strategic management, International management, Strategic management in China and Europe, and International and Asian business at Berlin School of Economics and Law in Berlin. Find out more about Professor Glowik and the second edition of his Textbook Market Entry Strategies on Youtube!

Technological Change, Industrial Restructuring and Regional Development
Technological Change, Industrial Restructuring and Regional Development

Author: Ash Amin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1351370928

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Originally published in 1986, this book was published at a time when the manufacturing structure of advanced economies was transformed. The growing internationalization of production, the rising power of giant corporations and the increasing rate of technological innovation remain key issues today. The impact of these changes is felt unevenly between regions, shown by huge job losses in some places and high-tech based growth in others. Drawing together contributions from economists, geographers, sociologists and management specialists, the problems facing the declining regions are discussed and analyzed. The book will be of interest to researchers, planners and policymakers concerned with the regional aspects of technological change and industrial restructuring.

Technology, Organization, and Competitiveness
Technology, Organization, and Competitiveness

Author: Giovanni Dosi

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 1998-03-12

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0191521868

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This book brings together the work of leading international thinkers working in the overlapping areas of economics, organization studies, business history, corporate strategy, and innovation. There is a growing awareness that the perspectives of a single discipline are unable to capture and explain the complexities and dynamics of firm behaviour, organizational structure, and corporate strategy. All the chapters in this book are drawn from the pioneering journal Industrial and Corporate Change opening up the inter-disciplinary coverage of the journal to a wider readership. Here readers will find extensive and original contributions from economists Oliver Williamson, Richard Nelson, and Martin Fransman; sociology and organization theorists Mark Granovetter and Gary Hamilton; business historians William Lazonick and Jonathan West; innovation scholars Parimal Patel, Keith Pavitt, and Giovanni Dosi; and business strategists David Teece and Gary Pisano. This book will be vital reading for all those who want to get to grips with the best of current international thinking on the dynamic interplay of technology, organization, and competition.

Antecedents of Venture Firms’ Internationalization
Antecedents of Venture Firms’ Internationalization

Author: Julia Christofor

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-07-30

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 3834998214

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Julia Christofor’s study aims to analyze the conditions of the initial internationalization decision in the Net Economy. The results suggest that a holistic perspective including the founder, business model and the firm level should be considered when explaining the internationalization propensity of entrepreneurs.