This paper attempts to at least partially redress a paucity of current literature on the joint analysis of inter and intra firm diffusion of innovations within as well as across countries. In particular, by using two datasets derived from independent countryspecific surveys, it undertakes an...

There is no doubt that management practices are linked to the productivity and performance of a company. However, research findings are mixed. This paper provides a multi-disciplinary review of the current evidence of such a relationship and offers suggestions for further exploration. We provide...

Using data from the Fourth UK Community Innovation Survey this paper explores the diffusion of a range of innovative activities (encompassing process, product, machinery, marketing, organization, management and strategic innovations) across 16,383 British companies in 2004. Building upon a...

This paper attempts to at least partially redress a paucity of current literature on the joint analysis of inter and intra firm diffusion of innovations within as well as across countries. In particular, by using two datasets derived from independent countryspecific surveys, it undertakes an...

In this paper we explore the state of adoption of four sets of management practices in the UK. A simple decision model illustrates how the existence of synergistic gains can influence their adoption decision, while an index of intra firm diffusion summarises the intensity of their use and the...

It has been suggested that a paradigm shift is taking place, from the old model of product innovation based on in-house R&D, to a new model based on the intensive use of external sources (search depth). We test this using Eurostat CIS4 data for 40 sectors in 18 European countries. The findings...

In this review paper, we ask how UK business might realize improved productivity through value creation. Our aim is to evaluate the ability of UK firms to reduce the productivity gap by assessing the challenges associated with the following strategic options: (a) increasing efficiency and...