KAIST Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management http://hdl.handle.net/10203/9942 2026-03-07T06:20:17Z 2026-03-07T06:20:17Z Lee, Wonguk 이원국 http://hdl.handle.net/10203/321336 2024-07-30T19:30:34Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: (The) role of NFTs in the digital world: Catalyzing innovation in the creative industry through a patent-inspired approach Authors: Lee, Wonguk; 이원국 Abstract: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), based on blockchain technology, have emerged as a game-changer for artists, musicians, and content creators, addressing ownership and monetization issues in the digital realm. This study investigates the role of NFTs in the creative industry by comparing them to patents, which drive innovation in technology in real-world industries. Using a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA 2020 with CIMO framework we analyzed the common properties associated with NFTs and patents. Our findings suggest that NFTs and patents share similar properties, such as unique identifier, ownership verification, intellectual property protection, monetization, and record disclosure. In conclusion, NFTs playing a role akin to patents in the realm of the creative industry's innovation. Examining NFTs properties through the three aspects of creation, protection, and utilization of patents, we can better understand the transformative potential of NFTs and their role in the creative industry. Description: 학위논문(석사) - 한국과학기술원 : 기술경영전문대학원, 2024.2,[iv, 59 p. :]

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Hong, Jinki 홍진기 http://hdl.handle.net/10203/321970 2024-08-08T19:30:56Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Essays on strategic innovation dynamics in firms: focusing on the tie strength and new-to-market product innovation Authors: Hong, Jinki; 홍진기 Abstract: The first study investigates the application of the ‘strength of weak ties’ theory, derived from social network theory, to business activities. The research explores the impact of inter-corporate tie strength on innovation using three-year panel data comprising 3,881 Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the high-tech manufacturing sector. The results reveal an inverted U-shaped relationship between tie strength and SMEs’ patent achievement, with a positive moderation effect from research and development (R&D) intensity. Notably, SMEs maintaining weak ties with large corporations demonstrate more positive innovative performance than those with no such relationships or maintaining strong ties. These findings underscore the strategic significance for SMEs to establish an appropriate level of connection with large corporations, particularly in dynamic, technologically advanced, and competitive environments, for sustained innovation. The second study identifies factors influencing new-to-market (NTM) product innovation and analyzes its impact on financial performance. In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, achieving the timely development of market-leading products is crucial for securing a sustainable competitive advantage. Utilizing data from the 2018 Korea Innovation Survey (KIS), logistic regression analysis reveals that R&D intensity and external collaboration positively impact NTM product innovation. However, organizational flexibility does not exhibit statistical significance, and the influence of government funding on NTM product innovation is less positive than anticipated. Additionally, a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) is employed to explore the profound impact of NTM product innovation on firms’ financial performance. The findings indicate that NTM product innovation positively affects firms’ sales growth rate with a two-year lag. Overall, the results of this study provide valuable insights for firms looking to enhance their innovation strategies and for government policymakers aiming to strengthen innovation ecosystems and promote sustainable economic growth. Description: 학위논문(박사) - 한국과학기술원 : 기술경영전문대학원, 2024.2,[iv, 46 p. :]

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Hong, Jun-Young 홍준영 http://hdl.handle.net/10203/321971 2024-08-08T19:30:56Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: (A) study on the factors affecting changes of patent yield Authors: Hong, Jun-Young; 홍준영 Abstract: Technological innovation is a crucial driver of economic growth, and countries and firms are actively investing in research and development to foster technological advancements. The efficiency of investment in research and development can be expressed as the patent yield, defined as the amount of patent production compared to research and development costs. Patent yields tend to decline over the long term in many countries but can also increase in the short term, depending on the country, industry, or time period. Specifically, in the case of the United States, the patent yield increased rapidly in the 1990s and decreased again in the 2000s.While existing studies have concentrated on the phenomenon of short-term decreases or increases in patent yield, there is a lack of research on the long-term changes in patent yield. Consequently, this study examined the factors affecting patent yield, as pointed out in previous studies across multiple countries, industries, and a long period (1985 to 2014). According to this study, technological opportunities, national industrial competitiveness, and the business sector's patenting intensity were found to have a positive effect on patent yield. The results suggest that the surge in U.S. patent yield in the 1990s was due to the combined effects of improved technological opportunity, enhanced industrial competitiveness, and increased patent value. Additionally, the decline in U.S. patent yield in the 2000s was attributed to the decrease in U.S. industrial competitiveness rather than a decrease in patent value. Furthermore, this study empirically demonstrates that technological opportunity precedes industrial competitiveness, and industrial competitiveness precedes patent yield in the U.S. case. Consequently, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between R&D and patents as outcomes by empirically showing that the technological environment and international competitive environment significantly impact patent yield. Description: 학위논문(박사) - 한국과학기술원 : 기술경영전문대학원, 2024.2,[v, 94 p. :]

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Kim, Byongjin http://hdl.handle.net/10203/307913 2023-06-21T19:33:38Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: (A) study of factors influencing users' intention to use fitness applications Authors: Kim, Byongjin Abstract: Fitness application is becoming a significant tool for users who want to exercise and lose weight. In this study I examined which factors influence users’ intention to use fitness applications. This study mainly consists of two studies. The first study was conducted with potential users of fitness applications. It examined what factors affect users’ intention to use fitness applications and how it depends on the user’s gender, health status, and perceived social support, all of which reflect individual differences. The results revealed that for potential fitness application users, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, hedonic motivation, and perceived privacy protection were significant variables. However, social influence was insignificant. The factors influencing users’ intention to use fitness applications differed depending on gender, health status, and perceived social support. The second study was conducted with fitness application users. It investigated how extrinsic rewards affect continued use of fitness applications. Respondents were randomly divided into two groups, an extrinsic reward group and a non-extrinsic reward group, to check the effect of the extrinsic rewards. Factors influencing a user's continuous intention to use fitness applications differed depending on whether extrinsic rewards were provided. For the extrinsic reward group, perceived enjoyment and perceived privacy protection were significant variables for the continued use of a fitness application. However, for the non-extrinsic reward group, monetary value was a significant variable. These two studies confirmed the following implications. Factors influencing potential users of fitness applications differed depending on individual differences. In addition, it was found that factors influencing users to continue to use a fitness application differed depending on whether or not extrinsic rewards are provided. Description: 학위논문(박사) - 한국과학기술원 : 기술경영전문대학원, 2023.2,[iv, 81 p. :]

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