• Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2016

Catch-up is a well-known and familiar terminology for innovation scholars in developing countries such as Taiwan, Korea and China. The strategy, however, is too difficult to perform in each industry. This study looks into a catch-up strategy that Apple and Xiaomi used and examines the results on the creative imitation of business model in the smartphone industry. It is quite surprising that even Apple is based on catch-up strategy. They wanted to catch-up Nokia. Our case study shows that these two companies quickly caught up with the leaders, and the common feature of their strategy is characterized as creative imitation of business model. Creative imitation of business model is different from creative imitation of innovation. Furthermore, this research confirms that the creative imitation of business model leads to aggressive creative innovation.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2017

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the viability of imitation strategy. Imitation strategy is one of the strategic options that a late mover can choose, and by selecting the strategy, the company imitates key elements of the business model of first movers, and modifies them to suit its conditions. The author attempted to explain how the elements of first mover's business models were creatively adapted to suit the conditions of late movers so that they can secure market position face-to-face market leaders. Research design, data, and methodology - For the purpose of the study, Korean coffee franchise industry was selected to compare the strategies of first and late movers and to discuss imitation strategy in detail. The author conducted in-depth case study of first mover and business model innovator Starbucks and Ediya Coffee, one of their imitators. The paper examines how Ediya has imitated and modified the business model of Starbucks to secure its unique competitive position in domestic market by using value chain and generic strategy analysis. Results - Starbucks and Ediya were compared in terms of their interior design, the price level of beverages, the variety of side dishes, and shop locations. Starbucks have invested interior design heavily to shops, offered diverse beverages and side dishes with relatively high price, the shops are located in central areas, whereas Ediya has concentrated on achieving cost leadership in all value activities as maintaining the quality of key products. Ediya succeeded in achieving best-provider strategy, in which it enjoys both cost leadership and differentiation advantages, largely by the strategic alliance with the biggest coffee manufacturer, Dongsuh Foods in Korea. Conclusions - Though Ediya is the imitator of Starbucks, it has modified Starbucks business models and succeeded in providing the 'third place' experience for budget-minded customers. Ediya has also succeeded in benefiting its franchisees by lowering costs and simplifying the various tasks of coffee shop management. Due to these factors, Ediya could become one of the largest number shops as the coffee franchise in Korea.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.128-145
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• 2021

Purpose - The main purpose of this study is thus to investigate the contingent effect of imitation strategies on firm performance in transition economies such as China, focusing on pure and creative imitation. Design/methodology - We conducted a survey targeting department heads of each company who have more than 10 years work experiences. We assessed that the ability to gain trust and to access information from high-ranking informants would be greater if the firms were from the same country - Korea - as the lead researcher. A total of 200 highly reliable samples were obtained, which could effectively explain the nine variables set in the study. Relevant hypotheses were tested using a hierarchical linear model (HLM). Findings - The findings suggest that SMEs' technology level also had a positive impact on performance. Firms with better technology had a positive impact on performance, irrespective of pure or creative imitation. This reflects the cases where many Korean SMEs entering China without high technology level lose their competitiveness due to Chinese firms' technology catch-up within a short period of time. Originality/value - SMEs that lack technology and know-how need to focus on pure imitation strategies. It is possible that SMEs can perform creative imitation, but it seems difficult under the current circumstances. Therefore, SMEs with limitations in technology and know-how should maintain their competitive advantage for a while, by maintaining their pure imitation strategy.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.56-74
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• 2010

세계경제의 블록화가 진행됨에 따라 기업의 글로벌화가 증가하게 되고 이로 인한 기업의 해외시장으로의 진출은 가속화되고 있다. 또한 국제 분업화가 촉진되어 글로벌 물류서비스에 대한 필요성이 증가하고 물류시장이 해마다 성장하고 있다. 특히 기존의 화주기업들은 자사내 물류관리를 물류전문기업인 3PL 업체에 아웃소싱하여 물류관리 효율성 증대, 국제 경쟁력 강화를 도모하고 있다. 실제로 포춘(Fortune)지 선정 500대 기업의 70% 정도가 물류 분야를 아웃소싱하고 있으며, 이러한 추세는 향후에 더욱 증가할 것으로 예상된다. 이러한 물류 환경변화에 대응하기 위해 글로벌 물류기업들은 물류기업간 M&A, 전략적 제휴 등을 통해 글로벌 물류네트워크를 구축하여 제조업체들의 다양한 물류서비스 요구에 대응하고 있다. 그러나 국내 물류기업은 글로벌 물류기업과 비교해 볼 때 규모, 서비스 범위, 네트워크 등 전반적으로 크게 뒤져있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 글로벌 물류기업 가운데 대상기업을 선정하여 물류기업의 현황 및 성장전략을 분석하였다. 또한 국내 물류기업의 효과적인 해외시장 진출을 위해 Imitation Strategy를 이용한 해외시장 진출 전략을 수립하였다. 그 결과로는 첫째, 우리나라가 강점을 보유한 정기선사, 정기 항공사 등의 부문에서 발전 모델을 모방하여 확대 적용하여야 한다. 둘째, 모방기업은 DHL과 Agility이며, 모방대상은 글로벌물류기업 가운데 세계화, 전문화, 독점화, 공공화, 동반화, 현지화에 강점을 지닌 기업의 사례분석을 통해 이 부문의 경쟁력을 강화시켜야 한다. 셋째, 모방시점에 있어서 국내 물류기업은 기존시장에 있어서는 후발주자 전략으로, 신흥시장은 개척자 전략으로 대응해 나가야 한다. 넷째, 국내 물류기업은 기존 물류서비스와 충돌하지 않도록 물류서비스 영역을 확보해 나가야 하고 글로벌 물류기업의 틈새시장을 잘 활용해야 한다.

• 한국경영과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국경영과학회 2001년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.233-236
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• 2001

This study explores on the static and dynamic growth patterns of high-tech ventures in Korea. We developed an integrative framework with target market (local vs. global), product/market maturity (existing vs. emerging), and technological capability (follower vs. pioneer). We also identified seven new ventures strategies as follows: i) reactive imitation, ii) proactive localization, iii) import substitution, iv) creative imitation, v) early market-entry, vi) global niche, and vii) global innovation. With five successful Korean new ventures, we found different competitive behaviors and performance among new venture strategic types. This study also observed two different growth patterns: growth through strategic replication and growth through strategic change. It depends on whether they are pursuing similar strategy over time or different strategy within for growth. In addition, we found that creative imitation plays a stepping-stone role in two-step internationalization processes. Although this study is exploratory and needs more empirical studies, it can provide new ventures with meaningful guidelines for growth and internationalization with a dynamic perspective.