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The Evolution of Open Source Communities

Gutsche, Joerg - In: The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy 5 (2005) 1

Abstract A growing body of literature has succeeded in explaining the economics of existing open source communities. However, the question why such communities come into existence has so far not been answered satisfactorily. This paper addresses this question with an evolutionary model: software...

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Imitation and Long Run Outcomes

Dutta, Jayasri; Prasad, Kislaya - In: The B.E. Journal of Theoretical Economics 4 (2004) 1

predictions of long-run behavior. We analyze the effects of mutation rates that vary because of the presence of imitation. A full … apply these tools to a series of economic applications, including market games, where imitation can explain excess …

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Imitating the Most Successful Neighbor in Social Networks

Tsakas, Nikolas - In: Review of Network Economics 12 (2014) 4, pp. 403-435

Abstract We study a model of observational learning in a set of agents who are connected through a social network. The agents face identical decision problems under uncertainty and update their choices myopically, imitating the choice of their most successful neighbor. We show that in finite...

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Is Imitation Bad for the Production of Creative Works?

Bae, Sang Hoo; Yoo, Kyeongwon - In: Review of Network Economics 19 (2021) 2, pp. 115-144

consumption of creative works. Different types of enforcement can discourage imitation (production-side enforcement), limit …-user piracy and imitation. When weak protection against end-user piracy yields the overproduction of creative works, a high level … of protection against imitation can minimize the related inefficiencies. However, when end-user piracy enforcement …

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A Knowledge Extraction and Design Support System for Supporting Industrial and Product Design

Lee, W. B.; Wang, W. M.; Cheung, C. F.; Wu, Z. H. - In: International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering … 4 (2017) 2, pp. 1-18

Industrial and product design involves a lot of unstructured information for the generation of innovative product design ideas. However, the generation of innovative design concepts is not only time consuming but also heavily relies on the experience of product designers. Most existing systems...

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An Exploration of the Critical Need for Formal Training in Leadership for Cybersecurity and Technology Management Professionals

Burrell, Darrell Norman - In: International Journal of Hyperconnectivity and the … 2 (2018) 1, pp. 52-67

For many cybersecurity professionals it is often their technical skills, certifications, and technical academic education that gets them hired and even promoted from a line employee to a management role in technical departments and technical organizations. Being in management roles requires the...

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Understanding the Determinants of Big Data Adoption in India: An Analysis of the Manufacturing and Services Sectors

Gangwar, Hemlata - In: Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) 31 (2018) 4, pp. 1-22

This article sought to identify the drivers of Big Data adoption within the manufacturing and services sectors in India. A questionnaire-based survey was used to collect data from manufacturing and service sector organizations in India. The data was analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory...

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Technology Transfer and Innovation Management: The Brazilian TTOs Challenges

Silva, Luan Carlos Santos; Gaia, Silvia; ten Caten, … - In: International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) 13 (2017) 2, pp. 49-64

The goal consisted in analyzing the innovation management process and the technology transfer between Industry-University in the TTOs of the public universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The research is of Practical Research nature. The approach is qualitative and as a technical procedure...

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Towards the Functional Roles of an Innovation Laboratory as a Platform for Innovation: An Observational Approach

Memon, Atia Bano; Meyer, Kyrill - In: International Journal of Service Science, Management, … 8 (2017) 1, pp. 32-49

The main question guiding this paper is ‘how are innovation laboratories a potential source of assistance for businesses in undertaking innovation projects?' Because of the focused and case-based nature, the extant literature on innovation laboratories falls insufficient in explaining the...

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Das Management von Innovationsfähigkeit – oder was Manager von Cockpit-Teams lernen können / Managing the ability to innovate. What managers might learn from cockpit teams?

Manger, Daniela - In: Arbeit 21 (2012) 2-3, pp. 105-117

Prüfstand setzen, dann wird es für ein Innovationsmanagement immer wichtiger, Ideen, Beobachtungen und Anregungen auch aus der …

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