Imitation to innovation
Subtitle: the dynamics of Korea's technological learning
By: Linsu Kim.
Series: The management of innovation and change series
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 301
Subjects: Technological innovations -- Economic aspects -- Korea (South); Industries -- Korea (South); Korea (South) -- Social conditions.
Description: Through his examination of more than two hundred Korean companies, Kim explores the dynamics of their technological learning, maintaining that in spite of the favorable impact of public policy and the cultural environment, private industry made the country's ambitious development goals a reality. For managers and policymakers, Imitation to Innovation is rich with examples and insights on how to build and sustain the knowledge and capabilities that lead to global advantage.

The book also offers many new theories related to organizational learning, technology development, and industrialization.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-284) and index.