An Analysis of High Profitability Mechanism by Means of Dynamism between Technological Diversification, Learning and Functionality Development

Noritomo Ouchi and Chihiro Watanabe
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Noritomo Ouchi: Department of Ind. Engineering & Management, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Chihiro Watanabe: Department of Ind. Engineering & Management, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Chapter 4 in Management of Technology Innovation and Value Creation:Selected Papers from the 16th International Conference on Management of Technology, 2008, pp 55-72 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractContrary to the low profitability of Japanese electric machinery firms, Canon has consistently kept high profitability. Canon has incrementally developed innovations in related technological areas. This diversification strategy seems to be related to Canon's high profitability. In particular, learning and functionality development, which are important in making a profit under the current severe price competition, can be attributed to technological diversification. This study will demonstrate the dynamism between technological diversification, learning and functionality development.

Keywords: International Trade/Business; Econometrics; Accounting Regulations; R&D Management; Environmental Engineering; Technology Transfer; Technology Strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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