In the last twenty years, many researchers and even governments have undertaken studies concerning small, innovative firms operating in new technology sectors. Different researchers have concluded different things from different studies, and different opinions prevail in many areas.
The underlying notion of the paper is to question if large firms are better at innovation than small firms. An answer to this question in the light of the findings of this paper will be attempted in the conclusion in chapter seven. Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to define and highlight briefly the main characteristics of NTBFs, and to point out the level of cooperation between small and large firms in the technology sector. It will then evaluate these in the light of the Mobile Phone sector. The influence of governments on small innovative companies will also be considered.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- 2 DEFINITION NEW TECHNOLOGY BASED FIRMS
- 3 CHARACTERISTICS NEW TECHNOLOGY BASED FIRMS
- 3.1 SURVIVAL
- 3.2 FOUNDERS
- 3.3 GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT
- 3.4 EXTERNAL FACTORS
- 3.5 NETWORKING
- 4 SMALL FIRMS – BIG FIRMS
- 4.1 WHY COLLABORATE?
- 5 PUTTING THEORY IN PRACTISE: THE MOBILE PHONE SECTOR
- 5.1 MOBILE PHONE TECHNOLOGY
- 5.2 - EXCURSION: CHINA – THE WORLD'S LARGEST MOBILE PHONE MARKET
- 5.3 NOKIA AND SMALL COMPANIES
- 5.4 INNOVATION OF THE SMALL PLAYER - PICOCHIP
- 5.5 CONCLUSION MOBILE PHONE SECTOR
- 6 COUNTRY INVOLVEMENT IN INNOVATION
- 7 CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs) and explore the relationship between small and large firms in the technology sector, specifically focusing on the mobile phone industry. It examines the characteristics of NTBFs, the interplay between small and large companies, and the role of governments in fostering innovation.
- Defining and characterizing New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs)
- Exploring the relationship between small and large companies in the technology sector
- Analyzing the role of innovation in the mobile phone industry
- Investigating government policies aimed at fostering innovation among small firms
- Assessing whether large firms are better at innovation than small firms
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the study of New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs) and highlights the purpose of this paper, which is to examine the relationship between small and large firms in the technology sector, with a focus on the mobile phone industry. Chapter 2 defines NTBFs, exploring different definitions and favoring a broader definition to encompass a wider range of firms. Chapter 3 delves into the characteristics of NTBFs, identifying five key aspects that contribute to their success or failure. Chapter 4 analyzes the interplay between small and large firms, examining the factors that influence cooperation and competition. Chapter 5 applies these findings to the mobile phone industry, discussing the market in China and the role of small innovative UK companies. Chapter 6 explores different approaches to fostering innovation among small firms in four countries.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs), innovation, small firms, large firms, mobile phone industry, technology sector, collaboration, competition, government policies, China, UK.
- Quote paper
- Ben Beiske (Author), 2002, Innovation in High-Technology Companies: The Small Firm's Perspective with Reference to the Mobile Phone Sector, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/15454
