Technological

In recent years there has been a spectacular growth in the technological capabilities of developing countries and in outward direct investment from firms based in these countries. Technological Innovation and Third World Multinationals argues that these phenomena are related; the emerging technological capabilities of Third World firms are allied to the cumulative growth of their outward direct investment. The existence and accumulation of technological capabilities are thus determinants as well as effects of these firms' international production activities.

By Smail-El-Hadjait

The articles in this book cover a wide range of industries including telecommunication, sanitation, healthcare, entertainment, education, manufacturing, and financial; the analytical approaches are multi-disciplinary, ranging from mathematical, economic, analytical, empirical and strategic. The articles study both public and private organizations, including the service industry, manufacturing industry, and governmental organizations. Given its wide coverage and multi-disciplines, the book may be useful for both academic research and practical management.