Abstract
The software industry in China is lagged behind that of the developed countries, thus the direct competition in R&D investment with the software leaders in the world is believed not wise. In this paper, it is advised that China's software industry take the strategic choice to be a follower, by making use of technology spillover and adopting imitation innovation with less investment and risk. A Chinese case, that is, QQ's imitation of ICQ, is used to analyze how an innovation follower can become successful. This paper ends up with suggestions as for how the Chinese software industry can imitate and develop its software industry. (c) 2006 PICMET.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | PICMET '06 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings Technology Management for the Global Future |
| Pages | 988-991 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 29 Jan 2007 |
| Event | Technology Management for the Global Future, PICMET 2006 - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 8 Jul 2006 → 13 Jul 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | Technology Management for the Global Future, PICMET 2006 |
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| Abbreviated title | PICMET 2006 |
| Country/Territory | Turkey |
| City | Istanbul |
| Period | 8/07/06 → 13/07/06 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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