TECHNOLOGICAL PROSPECTS TOWARD THE 21ST-CENTURY - THE CASE OF TOSHIBACORPORATION

Growth of industry has been driven by technology innovation and is exp ected to turn into a new phase through creative technology innovation. The recent technology environment, however, has changed drastically. Instead of a technology breakthrough, which has played a leading part so far, fusion and integration of technologies will be key to future t echnology innovation. In this article Toshiba's case is introduced wit h regard to technological prospects in the fields of electronics, elec tric energy, and environment. Investment in research and development ( R&D) increases rapidly along with the advance of technology. Strategic alliance that utilizes each partner's strength will be one of the opt ions in the company's R&D management. Examples of international resear ch collaboration are described in this article.