Balancing flexibility and control: international technology and market development in Australian biotechnology firms. (14th January 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Steen, John; Liesch, Peter; Matthews, Martin; Thorburn, Lyndal
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology management. Volume 41:Number 1/2((2008)
• Page Start: 203
• Page End: 222
• Publication Date: 2008-01-14
• Subjects: Australia -- biotechnology firms -- capabilities -- internationalisation -- strategic choice -- transaction costs -- flexibility -- control -- knowledge-intensive industries -- collaboration; Technology -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.4062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-5730

Abstract

A salient characteristic of the changing environment in dynamic, knowledge-intensive industries has been the growing adoption of collaborative organisational forms in the international operations of firms. Recent developments in these industries demand a re-evaluation of traditional explanations of these choices as resource constraints mandate collaborative organisational forms while the potential for proprietary knowledge dissipation cautions towards greater control.