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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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China and its regions : economic growth and reform in Chinese provinces
Renard, Mary-Françoise (contributor) - 2002
In twenty years of reform in China, the key development has been the opening-up of the market to foreign trade and international investment. This increased economic openness has been accompanied by profound changes in both economic organisation and regional disparity. This comprehensive book...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852078
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Small and medium sized enterprises in East Asia : sectoral and regional dimensions
Harvie, Charles (ed.); Lee, Boon-Chye (ed.) - 2008
importance of SME networking and clustering initiatives and activities. They argue that these initiatives support and nurture the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473771
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Appreciative inquiry and knowledge management : a social constructionist perspective
Thatchenkery, Tojo Joseph - 2007
1. Introduction : a new adventure -- 2. Knowledge sharing : a historical perspective -- 3. The generative potential of appreciative processes -- 4. How to ASK -- 5. Private sector case studies -- 6. Government sector case studies -- 7. Public service case study -- 8. Summary, conclusion, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419970
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Elgar encyclopedia of corporate communication
Podnar, Klement (ed.) - 2024
"This comprehensive Encyclopedia captures the intricacies of corporate communication, offering 87 clear, succinct definitions of important concepts within marketing, business, organizational communication and public relations followed by critical, literary analyses of significant research...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014512178
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Communication and cooperation in the virtual workplace : teamwork in computer-mediated-communication
Sadowski, Bert M. (contributor); Duysters, Geert (contributor) - 2006
This innovative book explores the structure, growth and effectiveness of virtual communities in computer-mediated environments. In spite of initial enthusiasm, much uncertainty remains about the prospects of virtual teams and the technology that supports their collaboration. This book seeks to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851456
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Clusters in times of uncertainty : Japanese and European perspectives
Lazzeretti, Luciana (ed.); Ozeki, Tamane (ed.);  … - 2024
"Delivering a global perspective, Clusters in Times of Uncertainty follows the transformation of clusters in a world defined by digital collaboration and green economies. In this innovative book, contributors deconstruct and compare examples from Japan and Europe to explore the opportunities and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014544817
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Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development
Smallbone, David (contributor); Virtanen, Markku (contributor) - 2016
small business charter and sme policy up-grading in the western Balkans / Stephen Roper and Anita Richter -- 6. Is Estonia … becoming better home for "born globals"? / Tõnis Mets -- Part III entrepreneurship and SME policy -- 7. Entrepreneurial … development, and entrepreneurship and SME policy. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of entrepreneurship and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419809
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Handbook of social capital and regional development
Westlund, Hans (contributor); Larsson, Johan P. (contributor) - 2016
1. Social capital and regional development: an introduction / Hans Westlund and Johan P. Larsson -- 2. Social capital and networks in spatial economies / Börje Johansson -- Part I aspects of entrepreneurship -- 3. Local social entrepreneurship and social capital / Niels Bosma, Veronique...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419840
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Handbook on place branding and marketing
Campelo, Adriana (contributor) - 2017
Contents: Section 1: Place branding: strategies and perspectives -- 1. The state of art: from country-of-origin to strategies for economic development / Adriana Campelo -- 2. Place branding in strategic spatial planning: challenges and opportunities of branding regions / Eduardo Oliveira and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419935