The economic literature presents knowledge accumulation as one of the most important characteristics of innovation. The accumulation of knowledge arises from complex and dynamic interactions between a firm’s own internal capacity and external expertise. Research and development (R&D) remains...

This paper investigates obstacles to innovation faced by French manufacturing firms. Using CIS2 data, we distinguish between obstacles in postponed projects and obstacles in abandoned projects. First, we highlight the most important barriers to innovation faced by firms, and find that lack of...

This paper simultaneously explores the firm-level relationships between R&D investments, innovation, training investments, quality and firm performance. It offers empirical evidence on how innovation, training and quality affect firm profitability. One new feature we introduce is the link...

This paper studies competencies and human resource management practices of French manufacturing firms. Using the French survey Competences pour Innover 1997, we highlight various collective and individual competencies used in an innovation perspective. Detailed descriptive analysis permit to...

This paper investigates arrangements capable of enhancing, capturing and utilizing knowledge within the firm. Using French data set, we aim at studying the complementarities between knowledge management and human resource management practices (henceforth, KM and HRM), and their impact on...