Formula for competitiveness (electronics)

Author

Rosenblatt, A. ; Perry, T.S. ; Dambrot, S.M. ; Gwynne, P. ; Watson, G. ; Fitzgerald, K.

Volume

28

Issue

6

fYear

1991

fDate

6/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

49

Lastpage

62

Abstract

Approaches taken by the countries of Asia´s Pacific rim to competing successfully in the electronics marketplace are examined. Key elements are strong government support, national technical objectives, dynamic science and technology centers, and robust educational institutions. National teamwork in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore is discussed. The activities of Japan´s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), which is well known for its role in shaping the country´s business environment, and its clones are described. The explosion of science parks and research centers throughout Asia is discussed. The East Asia approach to education is considered, focusing on science and technology.<>

Keywords

electronics industry; Asia; Hong Kong; Japan; MITI; Ministry of International Trade and Industry; Singapore; South Korea; Taiwan; electronics marketplace; Asia; Cloning; Consumer electronics; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Explosions; Government; International trade; Robustness; Teamwork;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Spectrum, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9235

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6.81420

Filename

81420