Corporate Core Competencies and Technological Innovation Strategy

Author: Wang Yi
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The core competence is a new discovery in the field of strategic management theory abroad and one of the hot topics in China's enterprise theory and practice. Based on extensive reading of domestic and international literature on the theory and practice of core competence, this book delves into the achievements of China's enterprise strategic and innovation management practices. It integrates corporate capability theory, strategic management theory, and technological innovation theory, thoroughly exploring the "logical structure" of corporate core competence, including its definition and measurement; the "source" of core competence, which is the improvement approach; and the "flow" of core competence, which is to promote core competence to the market through technological innovation and strategic management, thereby winning real competitive advantages for enterprises. The book's extensive empirical analysis of Chinese enterprises is a major feature. The author conducted field research in nearly eighty large and medium-sized enterprises and, based on empirical research, proposed an analytical framework for core competence theory suitable for Chinese enterprises. This is a reconstruction of Western core competence theory in China, enabling the theory to be applied to the technological innovation strategic management practices of Chinese enterprises. The book is both easy to understand and maintains theoretical depth, helping readers stay informed about the latest trends in strategic management theory and practice. Whether you are an academic, a practitioner, or a student, this book is worth reading.