Im zunehmenden globalen Standortwettbewerb kommt der Wirtschaftspolitik eine immer wichtigere Rolle zu. Gleichzeitig wird die (national)staatliche Steuerungsfähigkeit in diesem Politikfeld durch Globalisierung und Denationalisierung immer schwieriger. Unter diesen Umständen stellt sich die...

Background: Traditionally, dense network structures have dominated partnerships in the automotive industry. On the other hand, previous research in other industries has shown that network structures suitable for radical innovation include weak ties, structural holes and betweenness centrality....

This study aims to analyze the influence that interfirm partnership motives can have on the implementation of organizational innovation activities. To achieve this aim, a quantitative cross-sectional research design was adopted, surveying owners-managers of small and medium-sized enterprises in...