Using detailed data on biotechnology in Japan, we find that identifiable collaborations" between particular university star scientists and firms have a large positive impact on firms'" research productivity, increasing the average firm's biotech patents by 34 percent development by 27 percent,...

Kao Corporation has thrown open itself and its people to the invigorating force of continuous learning . It recognizes the need to view the company as an educational institution and understands that competitive advantage flows from people's ability to constantly enhance their knowledge and...