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Knowledge flows in innovation networks: a comparative analysis of Japanese and US high‐technology firms

Echeverri‐Carroll, Elsie L. - In: Journal of Knowledge Management 3 (1999) 4, pp. 296-303

The Japanese firm and the “traditional” US firm have different inter‐firm knowledge systems; in particular, Japanese firms tend to exchange information more frequently with their main suppliers, customers and other kinds of organizations (i.e. non‐profit organizations). As a result, they...

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Gaining competitiveness through innovation

Denton, D. Keith - In: European Journal of Innovation Management 2 (1999) 2, pp. 82-85

Innovation has always been at the centerpiece of competitiveness. Experimentation, exploration and a drive to maximize … that true innovation often occurs in sudden dynamic shifts. It is not one of continual or gradual improvements but rather …

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Into the heart of the dragon

Johnson, William H.A.; Weiss, Joseph W. - In: Journal of Technology Management in China 6 (2011) 3, pp. 196-202

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on innovation and education towards innovation in … innovation and education towards innovation in China, as well as an agenda for future research in the area. …

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Characteristics, benefits and shortcomings of four major quality awards

Ghobadian, Abby; Seng Woo, Hong - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 13 (1996) 2, pp. 10-44

quality, productivity and customer service. The pressing need to improve competitiveness has resulted in a number of …

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How can Asian hotel companies remain internationally competitive?

Lam, Carmen; Ho, Grace K.S.; Law, Rob - In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 27 (2015) 5, pp. 827-852

Purpose – This paper aims to examine a number of Asian hotel companies to identify the hurdles and provide recommendations for those companies expanding internationally. Many Asian-based hotel companies have made their strategic choice to expand beyond their home territories by opening and...

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The cooperation process in textile and clothing SMEs: A Portuguese case

Ussman, Ana Maria; José B. Franco, Mário - In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An … 4 (2000) 1, pp. 49-56

The purpose of this paper is to examine the cooperation between firms as an important phenomenon, particularly within entrepreneurial strategies. This paper describes the results of an empirical study about SMEs (small and medium‐sized enterprises) in the textile and clothing sector in...

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Accelerating the development of the European information economy: the European Commission’s eEurope initiative

Turner, Colin - In: European Business Review 13 (2001) 1, pp. 60-67

The eEurope programme is the latest in a long line of initiatives that seek to accelerate the development of the European information economy. The core objective is to bring as many Europeans online as quickly as possible. The key to its success is in stimulating a mature information market,...

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European Union public procurement policy and electronic commerce: problems and opportunities

Erridge Ruth Fee, Andrew; McIlroy, John - In: European Business Review 98 (1998) 5, pp. 252-259

Public procurement is one of the principal instruments used by the Commission to open up the European Single Market. This paper presents a critical assessment of public procurement policy in the context of developing policies on electronic commerce and the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)...

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Labour Government: change in employment law

Gennard, John - In: Employee Relations 20 (1998) 1, pp. 12-25

new Labour Government elected in May 1997. Discusses how these changes are designed to improve competitiveness, establish …

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Economic competitiveness and employee protections – a dichotomy?

Davis, Paul J. - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 19 (2011) 6, pp. 39-42

prosperity/competitiveness and lax labor laws. Practical implications – The paper advances the view that human …‐resource specialists, through the decisions they make, can contribute to their organizations' competitiveness irrespective of the … portrayed as a burden that, if lessened, will lead to increased economic competitiveness. It is possible to have strong worker …

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