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The Role of Industry-Specific Capabilities during the Diffusion of a General Purpose Technology: The Case of Digital Cameras

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Many studies support the view that firm capabilities that are developed via experience in the traditional industry are major determinants of success for entrants to new product markets. However, where new product innovations are not isolated occurrences, but part of the diffusion of a general purpose technology (GPT), traditional capabilities may be downgraded when new start-ups and outsiders with generic technology expertise or brand-name advantages enter the industry. Using the digital camera as a typical example of a GPT-induced innovation and a sample of 82 early entrants to that market, I find that experience in the precursor industry remains a key determinant of success and survival for new market entrants, although entrants with experience of the new technology also appear to be disproportionately successful.

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  • Steve Thompson, 2007. "The Role of Industry-Specific Capabilities during the Diffusion of a General Purpose Technology: The Case of Digital Cameras," Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), LMU Munich School of Management, vol. 59(3), pages 243-260, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sbr:abstra:v:59:y:2007:i:3:p:243-260
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    1. König, Raina & Stephan, Michael, 2007. "Market take-off in systemic industries: The early industry life cycle stage in the mobile payment industry," Discussion Papers on Strategy and Innovation 07-03, Philipps-University Marburg, Department of Technology and Innovation Management (TIM).

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    Keywords

    Capabilities; General Purpose Technology; Resource-Based View;
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    JEL classification:

    • L63 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Microelectronics; Computers; Communications Equipment
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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