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Individual Incentives as Drivers of Innovative Processes and Performance
Sauermann, Henry - 2008
,000 scientists and engineers employed in U.S. firms. Among others, the data contain measures of individuals' extrinsic, intrinsic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009475449
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Harmonizing science and business agendas for growth in new biotechnology firms: Case comparisons from five countries
Ireland, D. C.; Hine, D. - 2007
In seeking to support the longevity of firms in high technology industries, much research effort has been directed at understanding the stages of growth and development of these firms. One industry regarded as vitally important to most national economies is biotechnology. Although our knowledge...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009448638
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Scientists, career choices and organisational change : managing human resources in cross sector R&D organisations
Turpin, Tim; Garrett-Jones, Sam; Diment, Kieren - University of Wollongong; University of Wollongong; … - 2005
promote cross-sector R&D collaboration. Scientists are key resources in these organizational arrangements. However, there is … only fragmentary information available about why and when scientists choose to work in these cross-sector organizations … research into the impact of such partnerships and career choices on the organizations in which scientists work. This paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482135
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Deregulation-restructuring: Evidence for individual industries
Costello, K.W.; Graniere, R.J. - 2008
Several studies have measured the effects of regulation on a particular industry. These studies range widely in sophistication, from simple observation (comparison) of pre-transformation and post-transformation actual industry performance to econometric analysis that attempt to separate the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436339
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Foreign criteria and programs
Swinth, K.L.; Thompson, I.M.G. - 2008
The concept of measurement quality assurance (MQA) as embodied in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) programs is not generally used within European programs for testing or accreditation. Although the essential elements of quality control and quality assurance are in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437201
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The roles and importance of formal and informal sources of business support in young firms : evidence from the UK’s 2008 Federation of Small Business Survey
Pickernell, David; Packman, Gary; Smallbone, David; … - 2009
Objectives This research explores the relationship between young firms, their growth orientation-intention and a range of relationships which can be seen to provide business support. Prior-work Research indicates that networks impact the firm’s ability to secure resources (Sirmon and Hitt 2003;...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437897
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International market entry : determinants of Australian exports and direct investment to the United Kingdom
Robson, Sally Jane - 2003
Australia and the UK are both prominent economies in the international arena and share a strong trade and investment relationship. Interestingly, the UK while being a significant destination for Australian exports is an even more significant destination for Australian direct investment, a case...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438315
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The ill health burden of overweight and obesity
Allender, Steven; Rayner, M. - 2007
This paper reviews previous cost studies of overweight and obesity in the UK. It proposes a method for estimating the economic and health costs of overweight and obesity in the UK which could also be used in other countries. Costs of obesity studies were identified via a systematic search of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009441411
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Strategies to improve value for money in financing public private partnerships
McKenzie, Richard - 2008
Extract: This paper explores strategies for improving the value for money to Government in the financing component of public private partnership (PPP) procurement for social infrastructure projects, drawing on the experience of methods trialled over the past five years in the United Kingdom and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009441621
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Digital/web-based technologies and purchasing and supply management: A UK Study
Gallear, D N; Ghobadian, A; O’Regan, N - 2008
The digital revolution on the web/internet is believed to be having a major impact on the performance of firms’ purchasing and supply functions. Beyond anecdotal evidence however, little is known about the actual level of utilisation of web-based interaction technologies in purchasing and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009465486