Open Innovation, a Tool for Globalization: The Case of South Korean SMEs

Authors

  • Rara Hye-Seong Jeon Trident University, Korea Venture Business Association
  • Daniel Degravel California State University, Northridge image/svg+xml

Keywords:

Management, Technology, SMEs, Innovation, South Korea, internationalized SMEs, empirical study

Abstract

This study explores the phenomenon of open innovation in high tech Korean SMEs. Which mechanisms do lead SMEs to choose a specific model of innovation?

The paper includes a literature review as well as an empirical study of internationalized SMEs, based on in-depth interviews, observations, and documents.

Open innovation does not always constitute the best model of innovation solution for all SME. This paper proposes a model for assessing the fit between a company and the various models of innovation, and a strategic guide to design an innovation model for successful collaboration with the best partners.

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Published

2019-07-17

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Open Innovation, a Tool for Globalization: The Case of South Korean SMEs. (2019). Journal of Management Policy and Practice, 20(2). https://articlearchives.co/index.php/JMPP/article/view/4166