Imitation to innovation1997

Through his examination of more than two hundred Korean companies, Kim explores the dynamics of their technological learning, maintaining that in spite of the favorable impact of public policy and the cultural environment, private industry made the country's ambitious development goals a reality. For managers and policymakers, Imitation to Innovation is rich with examples and insights on how to build and sustain the knowledge and capabilities that lead to global advantage.

The book also offers many new theories related to organizational learning, technology development, and industrialization.