In der Diskussion um die Integration von Zuwanderern in Deutschland wird vielfach übersehen, dass Deutschland nicht nur ein Einwanderungsland, sondern in stärkerem Maße auch ein Auswanderungsland ist. Das gilt vor allem für die Deutschen selbst. So hat der Anteil der Deutschen an allen...

Drawing on a large database of publicly announced R&D alliances, we empirically investigate the evolution of R&D networks and the process of alliance formation in several manufacturing sectors over a 24-year period (1986-2009). Our goal is to empirically evaluate the temporal and sectoral...

Innovation management allows companies to be more competitive and positioned at the forefront of products and services offered, thereby providing greater income and development in organizations. The main objective of this research is to identify factors that stimulate, intellectual capital and...

South African higher education institutions (HEIs) are mandated to offer qualifications to students with the intent to graduate. For every graduate produced, HEIs receive subsidy income from the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Apart from offering undergraduate...

This paper explores how and why collaboration with different types of partners and the position within a research network can affect firms' innovative performance in terms of product innovations. A detailed empirical analysis is carried out in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. This...