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A frequent choice for market entry to China is the international joint venture (IJV) with a Chinese partner. This is regarded as an adequate market entry if complex technological knowledge is to be transferred to the new location. However, IJVs also represent an easy way for local partners to absorb technological knowledge without authorization. Michael Hoeck investigates the character and the degree of technology transfer into IJVs, using the example of German industrial firms in China. The two central questions that are investigated are „What factors influence the sophistication of the technological endowment that an IJV in China receives from its German parents?“ and „In what way do strategic considerations regarding inter-firm cooperation and knowledge sharing influence the foreign investor’s technology transfer behaviour?“. The study results – derived from theoretical and empirical analysis – presents novel insights to both researchers and practitioners.

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Author:   Michael Hoeck
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer Gabler
Edition:   1st ed. 2008, reprint 2019
Weight:   0.505kg
ISBN:  

9783658243548

ISBN 10:   3658243546
Pages:   278
Publication Date:   01 March 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Introduction.- 1. Description of the Research Topic.- 2. Literature Review and Research Question.- 3. Structure of the Thesis.- Chapter II: Literature Review.- 1. On Technology.- 2. Technological Leadership and International Market Entry.- 3. The International Joint Venture as a Channel for Technology Transfer.- 4. China as a Target Market for International Market Entry.- 5. Recapitulation.- Chapter III: Theoretical Considerations and Derivation of Hypotheses.- 1. Cooperation in IJVs and Technology Transfer from aTheoretical Perspective.- 2. Discussion of General Influence Factors.- Chapter IV: Empirical Study.- 1. Research Design.- 2. Empirical Research Results.- 3. Summary and Discussion of Results.- Chapter V: Conclusion.- 1. Research Limitations.- 2. Conclusion and Suggestions for further Research.- VI. References and Appendices.- 1. Reference List.- 2. Important Chinese Laws and Regulations.- 3. Appendices.

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Dr. Michael Hoeck holds a degree in economics from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands and a doctorate in economics from RWTH Aachen University. In addition to his work as a management consultant, he is involved as an early-stage investor in technology start-ups.

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