Building Network Capabilities In Turbulent Competitive Environments: Practices Of Global Firms From Northeast Asia, North Americ

Providing an insider’s perspective on strategic and operational practices for company growth, this book examines how Asian global firms and small and medium venture firms have accomplished rapid catch-up with leading firms in North America and Europe and established their global competitive advantage. The authors include extensive case studies and reveal the organizational processes of strategy formulation and implementation. Written for those with a basic understanding of business, this book avoids extensive mathematical algorithms and complex theoretical descriptions

Biography

Dr. Paul Hong is a professor of information operations technology management of University of Toledo, USA. He has a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Management and Engineering from University of Toledo, USA, MA in Economics and MBA in Accounting from Bowling Green State University, and BA in Economics from Yonsei University. Korea.

Dr. Young Won Park is Associate Professor of Manufacturing Management Research Center, Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Park holds a doctoral degree in Department of Advanced Social and International Studies from the University of Tokyo, Japan

About The Author:

Dr. Paul Hong is a professor of information operations technology management of University of Toledo, USA. He has a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Management and Engineering from University of Toledo, USA, MA in Economics and MBA in Accounting from Bowling Green State University, and BA in Economics from Yonsei University. Korea.

Dr. Young Won Park is Associate Professor of Manufacturing Management Research Center, Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Park holds a doctoral degree in Department of Advanced Social and International Studies from the University of Tokyo, Japan.

Table Of Contents:

BUILDING NETWORK CAPABILITIES AND CORE COMPETENCY STRATEGIES Product Architecture: Samsung, Korea/Intel, USA Strategic Resources: Sony, Japan Group Synergies: Japanese Component Parts Manufacturers Strategic Division and Integration: Mediatek, Taiwan Building Trust: Denso, Japan and Mobis, Korea Marketing Innovation: Japanese PC Firms, Dell Empowered Human Resources: LG and Samsung EXPANDING NETWORK CAPABILITIES AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS Network Capabilities of Senior Executives: Evidence from Korea Network Capabilities of Information Systems: Evidences from Korea and Japan Network Capabilities through Integrated Supply Chain Management: Evidence from Samsung and Nokia Network Capabilities through Distribution Channels: Evidence from Japan SYSTEMATIZING NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Risk Management: The LCD Industry Product Recall Management: The Auto Industry Governance: Knowledge Assets Disruptive Innovation: Japanese Electronics Firms

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Building Network Capabilities in Turbulent Competitive Environments