International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=28&year=2012&vol=12&issue=1 Inderscience Publishers Ltd en-uk International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management 1468-4322 1741-5292 © 2012 Inderscience Publishers Ltd editor@inderscience.com https://www.inderscience.com/images/files/coverImgs/ijtpm_scoverijtpm.jpg http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=28&year=2012&vol=12&issue=1 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44965 This study explores the status of open innovation in small and medium firms that operate in emerging or growth technological industries that have been designated as new growth engines in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk district in South Korea. Chesbrough (2003, 2006a,b) had demonstrated that the motive power of growth and development of big enterprises, be it in hi-tech or low-tech industries of USA, is 'open innovation'. Studies that followed examined the relationship between open innovation and industry performance had focused considerably on developed/mature industries. Though they analysed open innovation of small and medium firms, their analysis was limited to statistical relationships between open innovation and industry performances. Through the case studies this study's findings indicate that small and medium firms in South Korea seem to be dynamically adopting open innovation in the process of changing their business lines to more prospective hi-tech areas for their existence. It also seems that continuous growth and development could not be expected with closed innovation, and that the existence of small and medium firms can be threatened during verification period because it takes considerable time to get approval or support form markets or science and technology business circle. Exploring open innovation approaches adopted by small and medium firms in emerging/growth industries: case studies from Daegu-Gyeongbuk region of South Korea
Jin-Hyo Joseph Yun; Avvari V. Mohan
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 19
This study explores the status of open innovation in small and medium firms that operate in emerging or growth technological industries that have been designated as new growth engines in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk district in South Korea. Chesbrough (2003, 2006a,b) had demonstrated that the motive power of growth and development of big enterprises, be it in hi-tech or low-tech industries of USA, is 'open innovation'. Studies that followed examined the relationship between open innovation and industry performance had focused considerably on developed/mature industries. Though they analysed open innovation of small and medium firms, their analysis was limited to statistical relationships between open innovation and industry performances. Through the case studies this study's findings indicate that small and medium firms in South Korea seem to be dynamically adopting open innovation in the process of changing their business lines to more prospective hi-tech areas for their existence. It also seems that continuous growth and development could not be expected with closed innovation, and that the existence of small and medium firms can be threatened during verification period because it takes considerable time to get approval or support form markets or science and technology business circle.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044965 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 19 Jin-Hyo Joseph Yun; Avvari V. Mohan Daegu Gyeongbook Institute of Science and Technology, Sang-Li 50-1 Dalsung-Gun Daegu. Province, South Korea ' Nottingham University Business School (NUBS), University of Nottingham – Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih (Sl), Malaysia open innovation technology life cycle emerging stage growth stage new growth engine industries innovation small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs Daegy Gyeongbuk region South Korea high tech areas high technology. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 1 19 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44966 This paper analyses Microsoft's strategies in managing operating system innovations, based on the innovation life cycle model. This study develops a methodological framework of platform for analysing the process of platform creation (the capability to engender an increasing future and continuing success of new innovations or businesses). The results reveal that Microsoft gains competitive advantage by consistently improving its technology platform and business platform to exploit the innovation. This study offers important lessons in strategic innovation management. Microsoft's strategies in managing operating system innovations
Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 20 - 36
This paper analyses Microsoft's strategies in managing operating system innovations, based on the innovation life cycle model. This study develops a methodological framework of platform for analysing the process of platform creation (the capability to engender an increasing future and continuing success of new innovations or businesses). The results reveal that Microsoft gains competitive advantage by consistently improving its technology platform and business platform to exploit the innovation. This study offers important lessons in strategic innovation management.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044966 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 20 - 36 Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat College of Innovation, Thammasat University, Anekprasong 3 Building, Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand innovation management Microsoft technology platforms business platforms competitive advantage operating systems innovation life cycle strategic management. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 20 36 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44967 The contemporary manufacturing environment and changing customer demands call for improved quality of products and services. The product quality and attributes increasingly depend upon the organisation's competencies regarding infrastructural adequacies and abilities of the organisation to manage its equipment and facilities in an optimal manner. The equipment downtime poses serious detrimental effects on overall performance of the manufacturing systems. This has prompted a significant effort on part of manufacturing organisations to improve the maintenance function and reduce downtime. Total productive maintenance (TPM) has attracted the attention of industries all over the world. This study attempts to develop a model of TPM decision-making using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). This paper presents a framework that employs the AHP for justification of TPM implementation in manufacturing organisations. Application of analytical hierarchy process for justification of TPM implementation in manufacturing organisations
I.P.S. Ahuja; Pragat Singh
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 37 - 47
The contemporary manufacturing environment and changing customer demands call for improved quality of products and services. The product quality and attributes increasingly depend upon the organisation's competencies regarding infrastructural adequacies and abilities of the organisation to manage its equipment and facilities in an optimal manner. The equipment downtime poses serious detrimental effects on overall performance of the manufacturing systems. This has prompted a significant effort on part of manufacturing organisations to improve the maintenance function and reduce downtime. Total productive maintenance (TPM) has attracted the attention of industries all over the world. This study attempts to develop a model of TPM decision-making using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). This paper presents a framework that employs the AHP for justification of TPM implementation in manufacturing organisations.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044967 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 37 - 47 I.P.S. Ahuja; Pragat Singh University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India ' University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India TPM implementation TPM justification total productive maintenance AHP analytical hierarchy process manufacturing industry competitiveness decision making. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 37 47 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44968 There is high technology facility failure in Nigeria. We posit that the cause of this is not far removed from the planning process for such facility. Most policies/laws establishing these facilities are premised on analytical thinking, i.e. looking at the part and not whole. For example, the electricity system in Nigeria is decoupled from the economy, as studies have shown that electricity is the singular most needed input to improve industrial base of the country. Therefore, we propose a paradigm shift of planning and management approaches of high technology facilities in Nigeria from analytical thinking to systems thinking. The systems thinking approach encompasses system dynamics principles as well as performance analysis and recommendation analysis. We conclude that the paradigm shift will involve creative tension that would generate learning for better planning and management of the high technology facilities in the country. Planning for high technology facility in Nigeria: a perspective
Timothy O. Oyebisi; Abiodun S. Momodu
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 48 - 57
There is high technology facility failure in Nigeria. We posit that the cause of this is not far removed from the planning process for such facility. Most policies/laws establishing these facilities are premised on analytical thinking, i.e. looking at the part and not whole. For example, the electricity system in Nigeria is decoupled from the economy, as studies have shown that electricity is the singular most needed input to improve industrial base of the country. Therefore, we propose a paradigm shift of planning and management approaches of high technology facilities in Nigeria from analytical thinking to systems thinking. The systems thinking approach encompasses system dynamics principles as well as performance analysis and recommendation analysis. We conclude that the paradigm shift will involve creative tension that would generate learning for better planning and management of the high technology facilities in the country.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044968 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 48 - 57 Timothy O. Oyebisi; Abiodun S. Momodu Technology Planning and Development Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria ' Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Nigeria technology planning long-term development performance analysis recommendation analysis technology management system dynamics systems thinking technology policy high technology high tech facilities. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 48 57 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44969 What are the development dynamics of the different competing communication technologies in the emerging countries under the transitional contexts? The previous research on innovation dynamics in the emerging countries mainly focuses on technology paradigms and has paid little attention to the interaction of the market demands with institutional uncertainties. Drawing upon the actor-network theory framework, we analyse the evolution of different competing wireless technologies in the largest developing country. This research hopes to provide an analytical framework to understand the development process and key institutional dynamics of competing information technologies under the emerging contexts. Linking market demand with institutional environment: The evolution of competing wireless technologies in China
Jiang Yu; Yue Zhang; Yingzi Yan
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 58 - 78
What are the development dynamics of the different competing communication technologies in the emerging countries under the transitional contexts? The previous research on innovation dynamics in the emerging countries mainly focuses on technology paradigms and has paid little attention to the interaction of the market demands with institutional uncertainties. Drawing upon the actor-network theory framework, we analyse the evolution of different competing wireless technologies in the largest developing country. This research hopes to provide an analytical framework to understand the development process and key institutional dynamics of competing information technologies under the emerging contexts.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044969 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 58 - 78 Jiang Yu; Yue Zhang; Yingzi Yan Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China ' Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China ' China Unicom Group Beijing, Beijing 10052, China ANT theory actor-network theory competing technologies communication technologies wireless technology PAS personal access systems market demand institutional uncertainty China policy innovation dynamics emerging economies developing countries information technology ICT. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 58 78 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44970 The recent several audit failures have raised the question of whether external auditors have effective role in governance of firms. This study examines how the value relevance of annual accounting earnings varies according to the quality of the external auditors (i.e. competence and independence) of publicly listed companies within the Tunisian capital market. Data analysis over a period of six years (2000-2005) revealed that the value relevance of accounting information is positively related to the reputation, the specialisation and the experience of the external auditors. However, no relation was able to be identified between the auditor's tenure and the relevance of the accounting. We also find that the value relevance of earning accounting is increasing in tenure for clients of Big and specialist auditors. Quality of the external auditor and value relevance of accounting information: case of the listed Tunisian companies
Ines Hbaieb Hakim; Mohamed Ali Omri
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 79 - 97
The recent several audit failures have raised the question of whether external auditors have effective role in governance of firms. This study examines how the value relevance of annual accounting earnings varies according to the quality of the external auditors (i.e. competence and independence) of publicly listed companies within the Tunisian capital market. Data analysis over a period of six years (2000-2005) revealed that the value relevance of accounting information is positively related to the reputation, the specialisation and the experience of the external auditors. However, no relation was able to be identified between the auditor's tenure and the relevance of the accounting. We also find that the value relevance of earning accounting is increasing in tenure for clients of Big and specialist auditors.

]]> 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.044970 International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 79 - 97 Ines Hbaieb Hakim; Mohamed Ali Omri Unité de recherche Finance et Stratéde Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, Campus Universitaire El Manar II, BP 248, 2092 El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia ' Unitéé de recherche Finance et Stratégie des Affaires (Fiesta), Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, Campus Universitaire El Manar II, BP 248, 2092 El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia external auditors competence independence value relevance Tunisia listed company accounting information audit quality auditing corporate governance. 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00 12 1 79 97 2012-01-16T23:20:50-05:00