Transnational Corporations And Local Innovation

Author : Jose Cassiolato,Graziela Zucoloto,Dinesh Abrol,Xielin Liu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000084252

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Transnational Corporations and Local Innovation by Jose Cassiolato,Graziela Zucoloto,Dinesh Abrol,Xielin Liu Pdf

This series of books brings together results of an intensive research programme on aspects of the national systems of innovation (NSI) in the five BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It provides a comprehensive and comparative examination of the challenges and opportunities faced by these dynamic and emerging economies. In discussing the impact of innovation with respect to economic, geopolitical, socio-cultural, institutional, and technological systems, it reveals the possibilities of new development paradigms for equitable and sustainable growth. This volume explores the relationship between transnational corporations (TNCs) and NSI across BRICS economies. The essays highlight the role of foreign direct investment (FDI), the evolution of TNCs and examine local factors — such as government policies, human resources, market structures, and technological capabilities — that affect collaborative efforts with indigenous firms towards innovation and development. The authors approach the thesis of technological globalisation with some caution, refuting the idea that research and development (R&D) activities have been inexorably internationalised. Original and detailed data, together with expert analyses on wide-ranging issues, make this book an invaluable resource for researchers and scholars in economics, development studies and political science, in addition to policy makers and development practitioners interested in the BRICS countries.

Author : Yasuyuki Motoyama
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317128021

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Global Companies, Local Innovations by Yasuyuki Motoyama Pdf

Investigating the innovation activities of multinational corporations, this book uncovers and examines why the geography of innovation by multinationals is overwhelmingly local, in spite of their global operations in manufacturing and sales through case studies of produce development by three global players: Toyota, Sony, and Canon. The microdynamic approach of the book allows an in-depth investigation of the engineering and technical aspects of innovation making. The book unfolds the complex and constant process of trial and error in innovation and reveals three fundamental natures of innovation making: complexity, interdisciplinarity, and prototyping and testing. In order to manage these three natures of innovation, firms have to plan, ironically, for unplanned situations and to collocate knowledge, people, and resources.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Division on Transnational Corporations and Investment
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415085618

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Transnational Corporations and World Development by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Division on Transnational Corporations and Investment Pdf

This volume brings together world experts in international business who offer a commentary on the key activities of transnational corporations including strategy, economic development, government policy, technology and law

Author : Grazia Ietto-Gillies
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857932266

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Transnational Corporations and International Production by Grazia Ietto-Gillies Pdf

'. . . an updated and illuminating analysis of the main forces behind the development of transnational corporations. . .' Nicola Acocella, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Italy 'In the second edition of her authoritative book, this prominent figure in the study of transnational corporations has achieved an excellent job. . .' Wladimir Andreff, University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, France 'Do we really need a specific theory to interpret transnational. . .corporations,. . . The answer is yeas and this brilliant and inspiring book by Grazia Ietto-Gillies explains why.' Giovanni Balcet, University of Turin, Italy '. . . Brilliant analyses and comparisons of basic theories in the field.' Mats Forsgren, Uppsala University, Sweden '. . . a truly complrehensive perspective of the development on the theory of transnational corporations. . . It is a marvellous and admirable work.' Masahiko Itaki, Ritsumeikan University, Japan '. . . offers vibrant insights on the convergence of different theoretical strands on the emergence, role and effects of transnational corporations. . .' Lucia Piscitello, Politecnico di Milano, Italy 'From my experience students like it as it enables them to capture in short time the gist of a variety of theories and offers them useful conceptual perspectives. . .' Slavo Radosevic, University College London, UK '. . . this book will be the outstanding choice.' Mohammad Yamin, The University of Manchester, UK 'This is an excellent book which dares to accomplish a challenging mission.' Antonello Zanfei, University of Urbino, Italy This comprehensive critical analysis of concepts, theories and effects relating to transnational corporations will prove to be an invaluable learning tool to post graduate and advanced undergraduate students across a broad section of disciplines including business/international business, economics, international relations, and development studies. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this highly acclaimed textbook includes new features such as deeper analysis of evolutionary theories, a discussion of Penrose and of the Network theory, and an additional chapter on innovation effects. Lecturers and researchers wishing to familiarize themselves with the theoretical developments of the subject will find this book to be an effective and informative teaching resource.

Author : John Cantwell,Simona Iammarino
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134487318

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Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation by John Cantwell,Simona Iammarino Pdf

In globalising economies, particularly those going through a process of economic integration such as those economies within the EU, regions forge an increasing number of linkages with other locations within and across national borders. This is largely carried out by the technological efforts of Multinational Corporations (MNCs). This book explores the regional dimension of Europe in terms of localised technological comparative advantages and the location of innovative activities by MNCs. Using an empirical analysis John Cantwell and Simona Iammarino cover such important themes as: *MNC technological activities and economic wealth *MNCs and the regional systems of innovation in Italy, UK, Germany and France *the geographical hierarchy across European national borders.

Author : Marco Ferretti,Adele Parmentola
Publisher : Springer
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319104409

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The Creation of Local Innovation Systems in Emerging Countries by Marco Ferretti,Adele Parmentola Pdf

This book deals with the creation of local innovation systems (LIS) in emerging countries. The authors analyze the role of the government, firms and research centers in the formation of LIS. Special attention is paid to the manner in which different leading actors implement their LIS development strategies. The book presents detailed case studies on different strategies used to implement LIS in Singapore, Dubai, Taiwan and Iran.

Author : Eric Rugraff,Michael W. Hansen
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789089642943

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Multinational Corporations and Local Firms in Emerging Economies by Eric Rugraff,Michael W. Hansen Pdf

In order for foreign direct investment to have deep and lasting positive effects on host countries, it is essential that multinational corporations have close direct and indirect interaction with local firms. A valuable addition to the emerging literature on multinational-local firm interfaces, this book provides a number of case studies from emerging economies that examine such mutually beneficial business relationships and the policy measures necessary to support them.

Author : Tagi Sagafi-nejad,Robert Belfield
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : International business enterprises
ISBN : UCAL:B4456871

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Transnational Corporations, Technology Transfer and Development by Tagi Sagafi-nejad,Robert Belfield Pdf

Transnational Corporations, Technology Transfer and Development: A Bibliographic Sourcebook compiles references one can use in studying transnational corporations and related topics.

Author : Wilfred Dolfsma,Geert Duysters,Ionara Costa
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781848449145

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Multinationals and Emerging Economies by Wilfred Dolfsma,Geert Duysters,Ionara Costa Pdf

The global economy is changing rapidly and multinational corporations (MNCs) are at the forefront of this transformation. The book provides novel and profound analyses of how MNCs and emerging economies are related, and how this relationship affects the dynamics of the global economy. In particular, the authors deal with the nexus between multinationals, emerging economies and innovation from a variety of different perspectives. Innovation is regarded as a core driving force in the global economy but the authors show how it can impede as well as encourage sustainability. Multinationals and Emerging Economies brings together insights from business studies and economics, and combines concise theoretical discussion with empirical analyses of unique data. Researchers and graduate students in the fields of international business, international economics, international relations, innovation studies and strategy will find much of interest to them throughout the book. It will also be an invaluable tool for policy-makers in economics and commerce.

Author : Michael W. Hansen
Publisher : Copenhagen Business School Press DK
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8763001756

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Transnational Corporations and Local Firms in Developing Countries by Michael W. Hansen Pdf

This book studies the organization and effects of linkages between transnational corporations - mainly Danish - and local firms in developing countries. It is based on a number of case studies of linkage collaborations and a survey of about ninety Danish firms and their relations to partners in developing countries. The analyzed host countries are Ghana, India, Malaysia, South Africa, and Vietnam. The book is a contribution to the emerging literature on firm strategy in developing countries, offering new empirical evidence of the multi-faceted and complex nature of cross-border inter-firm linkages. It documents how even small firms in both developed and developing countries engage in - and can benefit from - cross-border linkages.

Author : Michael Kahn,Luiz Martins de Melo,Marcelo G. Pessoa de Matos
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000087758

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Financing Innovation by Michael Kahn,Luiz Martins de Melo,Marcelo G. Pessoa de Matos Pdf

This series of books brings together results of an extensive research programme on aspects of the national systems of innovation in the five BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It provides a comprehensive and comparative examination of the challenges and opportunities faced by these dynamic and emerging economies. In discussing the impact of innovation with respect to economic, geopolitical, socio-cultural, institutional, and technological systems, it reveals the possibilities of new development paradigms for equitable and sustainable growth. This volume analyses the financing of science, technology and innovation in the BRICS economies. It highlights the importance of institutional coordination and the influence of implicit policies on the extent to which capital markets may contribute to innovation financing. It stresses the role of state development banks and similar organisations in promoting high-risk and long-run building of innovative capacities with respect to development strategy. Original and detailed data, together with expert analyses on wide-ranging issues, make this book an invaluable resource for researchers and scholars in economics, development studies and political science, in addition to policy-makers and development practitioners interested in the BRICS countries.

Author : A. Perri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137555441

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Innovation and the Multinational Firm by A. Perri Pdf

In the changing geography of innovation, multinational corporations play a key role as creators of knowledge. Innovation and the Multinational Firm investigates how innovation is managed within these firms by focusing particularly on subsidiaries and host-locations.

Author : Martin Heidenreich
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857934338

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Innovation and Institutional Embeddedness of Multinational Companies by Martin Heidenreich Pdf

'This wonderful volume brings together contributions mainly from the innovation literature, whose findings are in a sense quite familiar, but which in this collection are juxtaposed in such a way as to highlight their common institutional underpinnings. This is very much due to the efforts of the editor, whose insightful introduction and editorial vision brings out several interesting and emerging themes from this collection of papers. I think this volume breaks new ground in highlighting the embeddedness of MNE subsidiaries in multiple contexts, and it will be of considerable interest to scholars engaged with institutional analysis. However, I also believe that researchers interested in regional embeddedness, the geography of innovation, and knowledge management will find new angles to their work in this collected volume.' – Sarianna M. Lundan, University of Bremen, Germany Multinational companies are crucial actors in a global knowledge-based economy, combining the advantages of global and locally coordinated production and innovation strategies with specific regional and national factors. This book questions how MNCs can best exploit institutionally embedded knowledge, explores the utilization of external institutionally embedded knowledge in corporate innovation processes, and addresses the challenges of embeddedness. The expert contributors draw on managerial, economic, geographic and sociological perspectives to explore the essential roles of regional and national knowledge infrastructures and the cultural and political environment of MNCs. They build upon, update, and extend the discussion on the regional and national embeddedness of MNCs with new country case studies and comparative analyses, focussing on the relationship between innovation in companies and regional studies. Significantly, the book also establishes a link between two important debates that have hitherto been largely disconnected: Regional studies and international business studies separately address issues that fall within the scope of the book, but do not provide an integrated analysis of the embeddedness of MNCs. This pathbreaking book goes some way to fill this gap in the literature and as such, will prove invaluable to academics, R&D managers, regional policy makers and students with an interest in international business, business economics, regional studies and organization studies.

Author : Ingo Liefner,Yehua Dennis Wei
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136259364

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Innovation and Regional Development in China by Ingo Liefner,Yehua Dennis Wei Pdf

Although China is now the ‘factory of the world’, there is no reason to expect that it will always be content with manufacturing labor-intensive goods for foreign corporations. Scholars must now ask: What is the current level of innovation in China? And how can we face this challenge and renovate industrial production and innovation capacities in developed countries? This edited volume investigates the unique characteristics of Chinese innovation and regional development, China’s policy framework, and the role that transnational corporations play in China’s increasing innovation activities. This book contributes to the heated debate regarding pathways for technology progress and regional development in developing countries, and identifies the ways in which local production networks respond to different configurations of external linkages. Linking patterns of global and local production networks with the trajectories of technology development and regional development allows the authors to theorize and test whether, and how, particular configurations of production networks generate divergent long-term local productivity growth and technological development outcomes. Innovation and Regional Development in China will be of interest to geographers, economists, China specialists, development specialists, and scholars working on innovation and regional development in developing areas and transition countries.

Author : John Cantwell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Competition, International
ISBN : 0415085454

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Transnational Corporations and Innovatory Activities by John Cantwell Pdf