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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight that research on the measurement of key indicators that represent drivers of the knowledge economy still spans several different, although interrelated, directions. The results of this review call for further integration of metrics through...
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There is a dramatic increase in the number of companies whose value lies largely in their intangible assets; with relatively little or no value associated with their tangible assets. Traditional methods of valuation, based on accounting principles, where the value of the firm’s assets is a...
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Purpose – A great deal of policy thinking in the last ten to 15 years has been driven by the insights gained from the so‐called “new growth theory”. The theory emphasizes that investments in knowledge and human capital generate economic growth through spillover of knowledge, and the...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the way in which the knowledge competitiveness of regions is measured and further introduces the World Knowledge Competitiveness Index (WKCI) benchmarking tool. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology consists of an econometric analysis...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to make a general comparison between urban‐rural relationship in China and that in the developed countries, aiming to draw some experiences based on which future tendencies of urban‐rural relationship in China could be predicted....
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funding of innovation and entrepreneurship in differing national contexts. The first three reports covered the USA, Israel and …
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Purpose – The paper aims to serve as a reminder of the fact that informal organizational culture remains the foundation of healthy and productive work environments. Design/methodology/approach – First, Elton Mayo's classic contribution to organization studies is brought to the reader's...
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Demonstrating the efficacy and effectiveness of prevention programmes in rigorous randomised trials is only the beginning of a process that may lead to better public health outcomes. Although a growing number of programmes have been shown to be effective at reducing drug use and delinquency...
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of using strategic innovation to achieve long-term sustainability and viability. Design/methodology/approach This study … of small business innovation includes reviewing the types and determinants of innovation as well as strategies to … overcome innovation barriers. In addition, the authors developed a model that portrays elements needed for strategic innovation …
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This paper examines the arrangements made for innovation, research and development in professional service firms … paper outlines some of the principles by which the processes of innovation, research and development are managed in …
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