Description

Publisher: Sichuan University Publishing House

Language: Chinese

Number of Chinese Characters: 210,000

Publication Date: August, 2009

ISBN：978-7-5614-4464-1

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Presentation of the Problem
1.2 Objectives and Significance of the Research
1.3 Research Methods
1.4 Research Framework and Main Content
1.5 Major Innovations and Limitations

2 Theoretical Basis of Offshore R&D by Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
2.1 Explanation of Direct R&D Investment by MNCs Based on Traditional Theory
2.2 Explanation of Globalization of Technological Innovation Based on Competitive Advantage Theory and Corporate Knowledge Theory
2.3 Relevant Theoretical Explanations of R&D Outsourcing
2.4 Current Research Status on Issues Related to Offshore R&D by MNCs
2.5 Summary

3 Connotation and Motivations of Offshore R&D by MNCs
3.1 Connotation of Offshore R&D
3.2 Motivations for Offshore R&D by MNCs
3.3 Summary

4 Characteristics and Trends of Offshore R&D by MNCs
4.1 Types and Characteristics of Offshore R&D by MNCs
4.2 Development Trends of Offshore R&D by MNCs
4.3 Summary

5 Strategic Choices and Influencing Factors of Offshore R&D by MNCs
5.1 Strategic Decisions and Influencing Factors
5.2 Selection of Offshore R&D Modes and Influencing Factors
5.3 Selection of Offshore R&D Locations and Influencing Factors
5.4 Setting of Offshore R&D Functions and Influencing Factors
5.5 Coordination Management of Offshore R&D Networks
5.6 Summary

6 China in the Offshore R&D Networks of MNCs
6.1 China as an Important Location for Offshore R&D by MNCs
6.2 Transfer of R&D Capabilities of Information Industry MNCs in the Asia-Pacific Region to China
6.3 Comparison of Offshore R&D Activities of American MNCs in China and India
6.4 Summary

7 Impact of Foreign R&D on China’s Innovation System
7.1 Foreign R&D and the National Innovation System
7.2 Impact and Mechanism of Foreign R&D on China’s Innovation System
7.3 Acquisition and Allocation of Innovation Resources in China Through Foreign R&D
7.4 Interaction Between Foreign-Invested Enterprises and Various Innovation Entities in China
7.5 Re-recognition of Negative Effects of Foreign R&D
7.6 Summary

8 Countermeasures to Promote China’s Innovation System Benefiting from Foreign R&D
8.1 Construction of Policy System
8.2 Key Points of Policy Implementation
8.3 Summary

Conclusion
References

Postscript