Institutional barriers in the diffusion of a high technology: A case of biotechnological innovation from a Chinese university
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine possible causes of failure of the commercialization of a high technology innovation, in order to explain the relationship between resource‐based view and institution‐based view as a contributing factor.
Design/methodology/approach
The research is based on a case study in a high technology sector. Qualitative evidence and analysis are used to draw some conclusions related to the causes of the failure of the commercialization process.
Findings
The main limitation is that the findings cannot be generalized. Moreover, the analysis is based on the author's individual interpretation and biases.
Practical implications
The case provides guidelines to innovators and entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and their businesses.
Originality/value
The article is based on a real case and it can be used as a base for future research and as teaching material.
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Citation
Malik, T.H. (2013), "Institutional barriers in the diffusion of a high technology: A case of biotechnological innovation from a Chinese university", Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 4-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/17561391311297851
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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