The systemic quad: technological capabilities and economic performance of computer and component firms in Penang and Johor, Malaysia

International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 179-203

  Rasiah, Rajah ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

computer and components; R D; systemic quad; technological capability

Indexed keywords

EID: 66849135033     PISSN: 17531942     EISSN: 17531950     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJTLID.2007.015403     Document Type: Article

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116. These interviews were organised by Asokkumar Malaikolunthu.