The role of modularity in knowledge protection and diffusion: The case of Nokia and Ericsson

When network externalities are important for a product, there is often a move to introduce standards on the basis of product modularity such that product interfaces remain constant over time and across brands. This allows other firms to develop complementary products and services. However, introduci...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Galvin, Peter, Rice, J.
Format: Working Paper
Published: Curtin University of Technology 2002
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38620