Joachim Jan Thraen uses insights from history to provide a fresh perspective on China’s potential transition towards a global innovation leader. He applies historical evidence from countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan in the 19th and 20th century and builds on results from four case studies to reveal key strategies that firms can utilize to leverage China as a global hub of innovation. China’s large market, strong manufacturing networks, increasing R&D capabilities, and a government strongly supporting innovation provide unique opportunities for new forms of innovation driven by efficiency, rapid commercialization, and large volumes. Managers that understand China’s innovation trajectory and adjust innovation strategies accordingly will achieve greater success in mastering innovation in China as a foundation for global competitiveness.

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Zurich, Switzerland

Joachim Jan Thraen

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Dr. Joachim Jan Thraen holds a PhD in management from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He currently works on innovation and strategy projects for a global industrial company.

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Book Title: Mastering Innovation in China
Book Subtitle: Insights from History on China’s Journey towards Innovation
Authors: Joachim Jan Thraen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-14556-9
Publisher: Springer Gabler Wiesbaden
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-14555-2Published: 20 July 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-14556-9Published: 13 July 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 174
Number of Illustrations: 15 b/w illustrations
Topics: Innovation/Technology Management, Business Strategy/Leadership, Asian Economics

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