Bartering technology for local resources in exogamic Sino‐foreign joint ventures
Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: Five hypotheses were formulated regarding the exogamic nature of Sino‐foreign joint ventures and two propositions regarding incentives for technology transfers and protection against imitation. Research relied on a questionnaire‐based investigation in 67 joint ventures and case studies in various industries. Three lessons were drawn. (1) Each partner contributes with a differentiated set of idiosyncratic and non‐substitutable set of resources; technology is the core contribution of foreign companies no matter which aspect is examined. There is an almost perfect symmetry between the pooled resources and the learning objectives of each partner. (2) Chinese respondents give a strong competitive value to technology transfers. (3) Beyond traditional technical and legal protection, foreign companies slow down imitation with three strategies: taking advantage of time lag; keeping the most creative value added stages at home; playing, not on the technology itself, but on inherent financial or commercial obstacles.
Source: R and D Management
Author: Dominique R. Jolly
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2050156463