The roles of Taiwan government policy and research institutes in promoting innovation practices in electronics industry
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Date
2012
Authors
Soon, Eng Leong
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Taiwan government intervention through National Innovation System (NIS) policy and research institutes, produced success local electronics industry with many components manufacturing, OEM and Information Technology products makers to support global markets. High speed of globalization triggers continual electronics products supply and demand competition, which might cause Taiwan electronics industry losing its competitive advantages to others emerging countries like Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.
This exploratory case study is to analyze Taiwan NIS policy whether it still supports the development needs and challenges of local electronics SME, by promoting innovation practices in the industry. Since over 90% of Taiwan electronics firms are SME, business and technical benefits of the SME engagement with government NIS policy to be analyzed in detail. The researcher conducted on-site interviews and observations with department representatives of Taiwan ABC High Technology Corporation, who produces rubber base products for global electronics gadgets. The field case study gathered SME personnel engagement experiences with government NIS policy which to be used to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of Taiwan NIS policy. The benefits and challenges of the government intervention are highlighted after the SWOT analysis. Finally, constructive recommendations to both Taiwan government NIS policy and electronics SME, for better innovation practices and business gains in future.
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Master
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Business administration , Government policy , Innovation practices , Electronics industry