Woolley J.L.
Santa Clara University, US
Keywords: decision making, growth, learning, new ventures, partnerships
Business executives are often faced with the decision of whether to optimize the firm’s performance by partnering with another company or exploring growth alone. Although nanotechnology firms are no exception, the high level of tacit knowledge requisite in these ventures presents complicated decision factors that must be considered. This study discusses the traditional decision factors inherent in partnering decisions as well as factors specifically important to nanotechnology firm executives such as accelerated learning, knowledge sharing, intellectual property protection, and leveraged growth opportunities.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2008: Materials, Fabrication, Particles, and Characterization – Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: June 1, 2008
Pages: 1068 - 1070
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Advanced Manufacturing
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8503-7