| ID | 106920 |
| Title Proper | Is there hope for firms facing the technology gap |
| Other Title Information | a case of China's mobile industry |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kimura, Koichiro |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | We have examined the way in which local firms in China's handset industry, confronted with a technology gap, have achieved growth, using the concept of boundaries of the firm. Chinese local firms have lacked technology, and have therefore turned to outside firms for development, design, and manufacturing in some cases. On the other hand, they themselves have focused on sales and marketing, using their advantage of familiarity with the home market. Consequently, by establishing a growth condition in which their selection of boundaries counterbalances the technology gap, they have been able to expand their market shares in comparison with foreign firms. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 20, No. 72; Nov 2011: p833-847 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 20, No. 72; Nov 2011: p833-847 |
| Key Words | Technology Gap ; China ; Mobile Industry |