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An empirical study of university spin‐off development
Manuel H. Gübeli, David DoloreuxThe paper is concerned with spin‐off firms and the process by which a new firm is created and formed from a university. The objectives are to examine characteristics of firms…
Longitudinal evaluation of innovation implementation in SMEs
Paul Humphreys, Rodney McAdam, Jonathon LeckeyThe aim of this paper is to explore the application of a process of innovation within a small to medium‐sized enterprise (SME) case study organisation over a six‐year period…
Enabling intrapreneurship: the case of a knowledge‐intensive industrial company
Karina Skovvang ChristensenThe aim of the paper is to provide an understanding of the various factors that enable intrapreneurship in established firms. The paper reports on a case study of intrapreneurship…
Metaphoric boundary objects as co‐ordinating mechanisms in the knowledge sharing of innovation processes
Kaj U. KoskinenIn order that knowledge distribution in companies can be efficient and effective, it should take place without boundaries. However, this is not often the reality. People tend to…
Knowledge‐processing capabilities and innovative performance: an empirical study
Ari JantunenKnowledge‐based assets and organizational learning capabilities are recognized to be critical for firm's innovation activities. The process of creating new knowledge requires…
Corporate entrepreneurship and innovation part 1: the missing link
Elspeth McFadzean, Andrew O'Loughlin, Elizabeth ShawTo examine the literature on corporate entrepreneurship and innovation and to develop a combined definition of these two terms. Moreover, the literature is used to construct a…
A multi‐level theory of innovation implementation: Normative evaluation, legitimisation and conflict
Rodney McAdamIncreased developments in competition, globalisation and technology have led to an increased emphasis on innovation in organisations and academia. There is a substantial body of…
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- Dr Vincenzo Corvello