Science Research Management ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (1): 100-106.

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Research on knowledge transfer, dynamic capabilities and latecomer firm growth: a case study on ZTE

Jiang Ji-hai   

  1. College of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
  • Received:2004-09-24 Online:2006-01-24 Published:2011-05-16

Abstract: Dynamic capabilities of latecomer firms are the ability that the firms absorb, transfer, integrate and create knowledge. The paper discusses the logic relationship among knowledge transfer, dynamic capabilities and firm growth. Dynamic capabilities are the dynamic reason of latecomer firm growth, and knowledge transfer indirectly enables firm growth by dynamic capabilities. Firm growth includes the growth of boundary, behavior, structure and performance. Finally, the case study of ZTE is presented.

Key words: knowledge transfer, dynamic capabilities, firm growth, ZTE, case study

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