Schutz und Nutzung geistigen Eigentums werden besonders in Bezug auf China viel diskutiert. Die Rechtsdurchsetzung ist dort nach wie vor schwierig, nationale und lokale Gegebenheiten ändern sich ständig. Der vorliegende Band reflektiert praktische Erfahrungen und Strategien deutscher...

Collective knowledge and the associated concepts of collectively learning, remembering and inventing are increasingly important in today’s economy and society. Completing knowledge work alone is more and more difficult for individuals. Based on novel datasets which identify founders as...

The progressive convergence of global economic and social structures calls for a rethinking of management practices as they relate to cultural diversity and moral values. A key element for coping with this transformational phenomenon is the Aristotelian concept of Practical Wisdom, which helps...

This book analyzes the impact of the digital economy on customer satisfaction, shopping experience, resistance to change, script theory, and loyalty. The model introduced assumes that online markets have led to a redefinition of the concepts of loyalty and shopping scripts as a way to reduce...

This book places knowledge, learning and innovation at the heart of cross-sector collaborations. Collaboration for innovation is a topic that has attracted widespread interest from academics, business strategists and government officials. To date the collaborations have focused on the...

Is democracy still the best political regime for countries to adapt to economic and technological pressures and increase their level of prosperity? While the West seems to have stagnated in an environment of political mistrust, increasing inequality and low growth, the rise of the East has shown...

1. Introduction -- Part I: Bioeconomy Concepts and Research Methods -- Chapter 2: Context -- Chapter 3: Bioeconomy concepts -- Chapter 4: Core principles -- Chapter 4: Inter- and Transdisciplinarity in the Bioeconomy -- Part II: Knowledge Base for Biobased Value Chains -- Chapter 5:Biobased...

This book investigates the design and implementation of market mechanisms to explore how they can support knowledge- and innovation management within firms. The book uses a multi-method design, combining qualitative and quantitative cases with experimentation. First the book reviews traditional...

Developed and developing economies alike face increased resource scarcity and competitive rivalry. In this context, science and technology appear as an essential source of competitive and sustainable advantage at national and regional levels. However, the key determinant of their efficacy is the...

Organisatorische Aspekte des Wissens- und Informationsmanagements -- Wissensmanagement als Fundament der lernenden Organisation – Ein definitorischer Rundumschlag -- Produktionstheoretische Analyse der Wissensentwicklung -- Wissensmanagement in Projektorganisationen – Instrumentarium zur...