Globalization and technological innovation are interdependent
processes. Globalization has a fundamental influence on the
creation and diffusion of technology which, in turn, affects the
interdependence of multinational corporations and where they locate
their activities. In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the
international aspect of this interdependence at two levels: first,
between sites, by examining the role of cross-border initiatives in
the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by
studying the dynamics of inter-firm collaboration in research and
development.
Narula explores an important paradox. On the one hand, locations
and corporations are increasingly interdependent through
supranational organizations, regional integration, strategic
alliances, and the flow of investments, technologies, ideas and
people. The boundaries of both corporations and states are
increasingly porous and imprecise, because businesses use alliances
and outsourcing, and countries are rarely technologically
self-sufficient. On the other hand, locations remain distinct and
idiosyncratic, with innovation systems largely nationally bound.
Knowledge creation suffers from 'inertia' and, because of the
systemic nature of learning, continues to be concentrated in a few
locations and firms.
This book will appeal to students of business and management
studies, globalization, technical change and information and
communication technologies. Drawing on a wide variety of data at
the corporate and national level, it also spells out important
lessons for policy makers and managers concerned with industrial
and technology policy, as well as those interested in
theorganization of research and development.
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