Playing catch-up: how less developed nations can jump-start technology innovation

Lu Xu (), Seong-Young Kim, Jie Xiong, Jie Yan and Han Huang
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Lu Xu: ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business
Seong-Young Kim: ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business
Jie Xiong: ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business
Jie Yan: EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management
Han Huang: HUST - Huazhong University of Science and Technology [Wuhan]

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Abstract: This study aims to investigate the historical technological catch-up processes with particular attention to the role of windows of opportunity (WoO). As Industry 4.0 becomes the benchmark of many latecomer countries, this paper may provide guidelines to both policymakers and business practitioners. For clarifying how to catch up with the incumbents and leaders, the authors summarize the lessons based on the historical observations to conclude the pathways for latecomers who aim to reduce the gaps to leaders and manage catch-up. This study enriches the literature of catch-up from a holistic view with fresh insights into how and where to catch up.

Keywords: Pathways (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018-12-20
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Published in Journal of Business Strategy, 2018, 41 (2), pp.49-57. ⟨10.1108/JBS-09-2018-0160⟩

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DOI: 10.1108/JBS-09-2018-0160

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