Competitive-cum-Cooperative Interfirm Relations and Dynamics in the Japanese Semiconductor Industry

The book explores the vital role of interfirm relations in the success of Japanese semiconductor companies during their golden age. It highlights how long-term partnerships and a unique organizational structure fostered both cooperation and competition, termed competitive-cum-cooperative (CCC) interaction. The author presents both quantitative and qualitative findings, illustrating that firms benefit from synergistic cooperation as well as dynamic market-like effects through competition among partners, ultimately revealing the sources of their industry leadership.