Dr. Michael Hoeck holds a degree in economics from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands and a doctorate in economics from RWTH Aachen University. In addition to his work as a management consultant, he is involved as an early-stage investor in technology start-ups.

• Chapter I: Introduction.- 1. Description of the Research Topic.- 2. Literature Review and Research Question.- 3. Structure of the Thesis.- Chapter II: Literature Review.- 1. On Technology.- 2. Technological Leadership and International Market Entry.- 3. The International Joint Venture as a Channel for Technology Transfer.- 4. China as a Target Market for International Market Entry.- 5. Recapitulation.- Chapter III: Theoretical Considerations and Derivation of Hypotheses.- 1. Cooperation in IJVs and Technology Transfer from aTheoretical Perspective.- 2. Discussion of General Influence Factors.- Chapter IV: Empirical Study.- 1. Research Design.- 2. Empirical Research Results.- 3. Summary and Discussion of Results.- Chapter V: Conclusion.- 1. Research Limitations.- 2. Conclusion and Suggestions for further Research.- VI. References and Appendices.- 1. Reference List.- 2. Important Chinese Laws and Regulations.- 3. Appendices.

Dr. Michael Hoeck holds a degree in economics from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands and a doctorate in economics from RWTH Aachen University. In addition to his work as a management consultant, he is involved as an early-stage investor in technology start-ups.

• Chapter I: Introduction.- 1. Description of the Research Topic.- 2. Literature Review and Research Question.- 3. Structure of the Thesis.- Chapter II: Literature Review.- 1. On Technology.- 2. Technological Leadership and International Market Entry.- 3. The International Joint Venture as a Channel for Technology Transfer.- 4. China as a Target Market for International Market Entry.- 5. Recapitulation.- Chapter III: Theoretical Considerations and Derivation of Hypotheses.- 1. Cooperation in IJVs and Technology Transfer from aTheoretical Perspective.- 2. Discussion of General Influence Factors.- Chapter IV: Empirical Study.- 1. Research Design.- 2. Empirical Research Results.- 3. Summary and Discussion of Results.- Chapter V: Conclusion.- 1. Research Limitations.- 2. Conclusion and Suggestions for further Research.- VI. References and Appendices.- 1. Reference List.- 2. Important Chinese Laws and Regulations.- 3. Appendices.