Building technological capability for industrialization: analytical frameworks and Korea's experience

Abstract

This paper first presents five analytical frameworks-technology trajectory, absorptive capacity, technology transfer, crisis construction and dynamic learning process-that may be used to examine the process of technological learning at the firm level. These frameworks are interrelated to develop an integrative model. The Korean experience is then discussed as a case in point to illustrate how the frameworks can be used to analyze the process of building technological capability for industrialization. The paper also discusses many implications for public policy and corporate management in other countries.