| Author | Meynet, Olivier |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-03-81 |
| Subject(s) | Technology innovations--Korea
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-03-81 |
| Abstract | Samsung's history is very peculiar: experiencing difficulties in its activities in the
80s, the company decided to focus on its semiconductor activity and become a major
world player in this field. Following this, Samsung took advantage of its newly
acquired know-how, financial assets and technological capabilities to copycat the
state of the art technologies available on the market. This strategy opened new
opportunities for the firm to create its own innovations and acquire a leading position
in some high-tech business activities.
This paper will intend to find out how Samsung has achieved its transition from a
lowly-profitable company to a viable follower, to finally become a marketleader/
maker. This paper will use theoretical models (like for instance about
technology replication and acquisition) and apply them concretely to Samsung's case. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-03-81 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Singha Chiamsiri |
| Examination Committee(s) | Swierzeck, Fredric William;Dimmitt, Nicholas J. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | - |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |