Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the economy, significantly benefit from Knowledge Management (KM). However, the extant literature has little empirical support for this statement. Using the literature review, this paper has developed KM instrument to test a conceptual model...

Manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is the highest employment provider in developing countries like India. The sector which is dominated by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) faces challenges that are multifarious such as low capital...

It is generally claimed that universities provide the scientific basis for future technological progress. Still, empirical evidence of the impact of direct links between universities and firms remains weak and is often at least inconsistent. This paper aims at contributing to the literature by...

Introduction: An Overview of the Research -- Business Incubation -- Entrepreneurship, Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Learning -- Research Methods -- The INNOSPACE Experience -- The Role of Prior Knowledge in Opportunity Identification -- Learning and Opportunity Development in INNOSPACE --...

Hidden Champions (HCs) are firms unknown to the wider public, but global leaders in the niche markets they serve. This paper looks at distinctive features of these firms, focusing on their dynamic capabilities. Employing a unique data base on German firms, we identify a representative sample of...