Changing Patterns of Technological Cooperation Activities of Innovative Small Firms along Technological Development Stages in the Korean Telecommunication Sector

Abstract

This study examines how patterns of technological cooperation activities vary along technological development stages. Based on the longitudinal sample of 63 small firms in the telecommunication equipment and device sector, proposed hypotheses were tested by using ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Major findings of this study are as follows. Along technological development stages, (1) patterns of technological cooperation activities differ in terms of motivation, the extent and diversity of use, and partners, and (2) the impact of each technological cooperation activity on the firm's technological performance vary. In addition, some implications are presented and future research directions are suggested. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.