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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Rationale of the Study
1.3 Research Questions and Objectives
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Structure of the Thesis
1.6 Summary
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Strategic Management in Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
2.1 Overview of Strategic Management Theories in Relation to Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
2.2 The Nature of Technology Change
2.3 Technological Innovation in Firms
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3: Empirical Study of Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
3.1 Review Definitions of Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
3.2 Overview of Motives for Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
3.3 Empirical Studies on SMEs' Cooperative Practices
3.4 Overview of Modes of Inter-firm Cooperation
3.5 Determinants of Firms' Propensity to Cooperate and the Impact of Cooperation on Firms' Economic Performance
3.6 Critical Success Factors for Inter-firm Technological Cooperation
3.7 Summary
Chapter 4: Research Context and Conceptual Framework
4.1 Introduction to High-tech SMEs in China
4.2 National Innovation System with Regard to High-tech SMEs
4.3 Research Framework of Inter-firm Technological Cooperation in China's High-tech SMEs
4.4 Summary
Chapter 5: Research Design and MethodolOgy
5.1 Research Strategy
5.2 Questionnaire Design
5.3 Survey Process
5.4 Data Analysis Plan
5.5 Summary
Chapter 6: Data Analysis
6.1 A Profile of Respondents and Surveyed Firms
6.2 Statistical Analysis of Primary Motives and Main Modes
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Chapter 8: Conclusions
Appendices
References
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS