The Journal of High Technology Management Research

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A theoretical look at firm performance in high-tech organizations: what does existing theory tell us?

Edward W. Rogers

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 39-61

This paper looks at the changing nature of work for workers in knowledge-intensive high-tech firms. Four theories (institutional theory [IT], resource-based theory, game theory, and agency theory) are examined and propositions formulated as to how each theory helps explain the existence of intellectual cooperation and knowledge sharing within high-tech firms. The paper examines the usefulness of existing...

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Decentralizing knowledge: managing knowledge work in a software engineering firm

Tomas Hellström, Ulf Malmquist, Jon Mikaelsson

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 25-38

The present paper outlines the philosophical background as well as a practical case of so-called decentralized management of knowledge work. It is argued that top-down perspectives on knowledge have dominated management initiatives in this area, at the expense of naturally occurring, or emergent work patterns of R&D organization. A model of management based on semiorganized individual knowledge...

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Resource creation and partnership in R&D consortia

Caroline Mothe, Bertrand V. Quelin

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 113-138

In this article, we examine, through an analysis of characteristics specific to both the partner firm and the consortium, the process of creating new resources and competencies in research and development (R&D) consortia. As interfirm cooperation develops, issues concerning the role of competencies and specific resources become increasingly relevant. While theoretical work in this area has grown...

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Exploring a typology of technology-intensive firms: when is a rose a great rose?

Yolanda Sarason, Linda F. Tegarden

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 93-112

Previous research has contributed to our understanding of technology-intensive firms by proposing alternative typologies or classifications of these firms. This study explores the Koberg typology that characterizes firms by growth stage and production technology into four types of organizations: Embryonic, Start-up, Growth, and Mature Multiline. We propose that, consistent with the typology, firms...

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Codification and tacitness as knowledge management strategies: an empirical exploration

Martin Schulz, Lloyd A. Jobe

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 139-165

This paper develops four categories of knowledge management strategies used by multinational corporations (MNCs). Codification strategies involve the transformation of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge in order to facilitate flows of organizational knowledge. Tacitness strategies keep organizational knowledge tacit in order to prevent flows of knowledge to competitors. Focused knowledge management...

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Roadblocks to competitive advantage: how organizational constraints and individual decision biases hinder investments in strategic assets

Russell W. Coff, Kevin J. Laverty

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 1-24

Resource-based theory suggests that unique and tacit resources may be key sources of sustainable competitive advantage. This framework is particularly compelling for technology-driven firms, where knowledge-based strategic assets are critical resources. In this paper we argue that managers pursuing a resource-based advantage are impeded by two mutually reinforcing and potentially interacting barriers:...

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Absorptive capacity and new product development

Gregory N. Stock, Noel P. Greis, William A. Fischer

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 77-91

New product development, specifically the ability of a company to develop products that outperform their competitors in the marketplace has been shown to benefit from the acquisition and use of external information. In this paper, we examine the relationship between absorptive capacity and new product development performance. Absorptive capacity is defined as the ability to acquire external information,...

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Facing the uncertain environment from technological discontinuities: hedging as a technology strategy

Donald E. Hatfield, Linda F. Tegarden, Ann E. Echols

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 1 > 63-76

Emerging markets are prone to technological uncertainty. Several approaches have been proposed as possible strategies for dealing with these uncertainties. The implications of adopting a hedging strategy are investigated in an industry where a dominant design has yet to emerge. Using the personal computer (PC) industry as a case study, this research shows that (1) firms are most likely to hedge prior...

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How does new venture strategy matter in the environment-performance relationship?

Haiyang Li

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 183-204

Drawing on environmental determinism and environmental management perspectives, this study examines the roles of strategy in the relationship between environment and performance in new ventures. With data from 184 ventures in China's high technology industries, I found that new venture strategies play differential roles in dealing with different environmental dimensions to affect performance. In particular,...

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Employee reactions to electronic performance monitoring: A consequence of organizational culture

G. Stoney Alder

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 323-342

Research recognizes that reactions to monitoring may be moderated by several factors, but ignores the role of organizational culture. This paper argues that bureaucratic cultures will respond more favorably to monitoring than supportive cultures. Involving employees in designing the system, monitoring groups, and restricting monitoring to performance-related activities may improve attitudes toward...

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Governing the innovation process in entrepreneurial firms

Gideon D. Markman, David B. Balkin, Leon Schjoedt

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 273-293

We challenge the implicit assumption that entrepreneurs are the sole owners of their young firms and we suggest that because cutting-edge innovation projects are complex, they create substantial information asymmetry between entrepreneurs and their investors. Linking previous research on governance, entrepreneurship, and innovation, we ask what forms of governance and incentive systems are conducive...

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New venture firms, international expansion, and the liabilities of joint venture relationships

Lloyd Steier

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 295-321

New venture firms often rely on joint ventures (JVs) as a means to expand internationally. This study adopted a ''relational view'' of competitive advantage and focused on the management and organization of an international joint venture (IJV) from its initiation until dissolution. The findings of this longitudinal case study clarify some of the reasons why, from the perspective of a new venture,...

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Index Volume 12 (2001)

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 343-344

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Testing the contribution of multi-skilled employees to the financial performance of high-tech organizations

James Hoyt, Tish Matuszek

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 167-181

This paper presents a study that found no support for the claim: ''Employees with multiple skills enable organizations to thrive in dynamically changing and unpredictable environments.'' The study showed that the ''multi-skilled worker'' (MSW) was a non-significant predictor of financial performance in a statistical analysis of companies that operated in these environments. A sample of companies drawn...

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The effects of alliance portfolio characteristics and absorptive capacity on performance - A study of biotechnology firms

Gerard George, Shaker A. Zahra, Kathleen K. Wheatley, Raihan Khan

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 205-226

In many high technology industries, strategic alliances have become important for improving a firm's financial performance by providing knowledge that can be used to develop the capabilities needed to introduce new products. Therefore, researchers have examined those characteristics of alliances that can contribute to the performance of high technology companies. There is agreement that the structure...

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Contingent management in temporary, dynamic organizations: The comparative analysis of projects

Aaron J. Shenhar

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 239-271

One of the most common ways in which organizations create change is through the project organization. Projects can be seen as temporary, dynamic organizations created and disseminated within existing organizations, and while their extent of use is growing, their theoretical and conceptual understanding are still in their early days. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods and the...

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Technology R&D alliances and firm value

John D. Neill, Glenn M. Pfeiffer, Candace E. Young-Ybarra

Journal of High Technology Management Research > 2001 > 12 > 2 > 227-237

This article empirically examines the market reaction to the announcement of an information technology research and development (ITR&D) strategic alliance. Strategic alliances are typically hypothesized to add value to the partnering firms since they provide similar benefits as a merger or acquisition with increased flexibility. However, unlike the extensive research into the market response to...

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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (2)
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ALLIANCES (1)
BIOTECHNOLOGY (1)
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DECENTRALIZED ORGANIZATION (1)
ELECTRONIC MONITORING (1)
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ENVIRONMENT (1)
EPISTEMOLOGY (1)
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