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Playing catch-up: how less developed nations can jump-start technology innovation

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  • Lu Xu

    (ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business)

  • Seong-Young Kim

    (ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business)

  • Jie Xiong

    (ESC [Rennes] - ESC Rennes School of Business)

  • Jie Yan

    (EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management)

  • Han Huang

    (HUST - Huazhong University of Science and Technology [Wuhan])

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the historical technological catch-up processes with particular attention to the role of windows of opportunity (WoO). As Industry 4.0 becomes the benchmark of many latecomer countries, this paper may provide guidelines to both policymakers and business practitioners. For clarifying how to catch up with the incumbents and leaders, the authors summarize the lessons based on the historical observations to conclude the pathways for latecomers who aim to reduce the gaps to leaders and manage catch-up. This study enriches the literature of catch-up from a holistic view with fresh insights into how and where to catch up.

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  • Lu Xu & Seong-Young Kim & Jie Xiong & Jie Yan & Han Huang, 2018. "Playing catch-up: how less developed nations can jump-start technology innovation," Grenoble Ecole de Management (Post-Print) hal-02898210, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:gemptp:hal-02898210
    DOI: 10.1108/JBS-09-2018-0160
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    1. Lu Xu & Jie Xiong & Jie Yan & Richard Soparnot & Zhe Yuan, 2023. "Technological Uncertainty and Catch-Up Patterns: Insights of Four Chinese Manufacturing Sectors," Post-Print hal-04011634, HAL.
    2. Lu Xu & Jie Xiong & Jie Yan & Richard Soparnot & Zhe Yuan, 2023. "Technological Uncertainty and Catch-Up Patterns: Insights of Four Chinese Manufacturing Sectors," Grenoble Ecole de Management (Post-Print) hal-04011634, HAL.

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