ABSTRACT

Recently, attempts have been made to understand the patterns of corporate technological diversification and their implications in economic and managerial dimensions. This book consolidates these attempts and breaks new ground by examining the patterns of technological diversification, and their relationship with internationalisation, economic perfo

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Part I Background

chapter 2|48 pages

Technological and business diversification

A survey of theories and empirical evidence

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PART II Technological diversification, internationalisation and alliances

part |2 pages

Part III Technological diversification in specific industries

chapter 8|31 pages

Large companies from all sectors patenting in ICT

Is there a link between corporate technological diversification and the information revolution?

chapter 9|29 pages

The changing boundaries of the firm

Empirical evidence from the aircraft engine industry

part |2 pages

Part IV Strategy and management