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Technological scope: diversified or specialized

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  • Yi-Chia Chiu

    (National Chung Hsing University)

  • Hsien-Che Lai

    (National University of Tainan)

  • Yi-Ching Liaw

    (National Chung Hsing University)

  • Tai-Yu Lee

    (National Chung Hsing University)

Abstract

Although the topic of technological diversification has been a major source of research, only a few studies have explored the determinant variables of technological scope decisions. The present study enhances our understanding of the determinants of a firm’s technological scope strategy. After reviewing the related literatures, we proposed and empirically tested a conceptual model from the perspective of the firm’s environment, strategic orientation, and resources. The results suggest that the coherence between technological scope decisions and proposed model is significantly related to performance.

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  • Yi-Chia Chiu & Hsien-Che Lai & Yi-Ching Liaw & Tai-Yu Lee, 2010. "Technological scope: diversified or specialized," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 82(1), pages 37-58, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:scient:v:82:y:2010:i:1:d:10.1007_s11192-009-0039-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s11192-009-0039-5
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