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Knowledge networks and the nature of knowledge relationships of innovative rural SMEs

Reidolf, Merli - In: European Journal of Innovation Management 19 (2016) 3, pp. 317-336

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for analysing the configuration of knowledge networks used by innovative rural small- and medium-sized enterprises, and the nature of the relationships between knowledge transferring actors. Design/methodology/approach – The...

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Open innovation in SMEs

Henttonen, Kaisa; Lehtimäki, Hanna - In: European Journal of Innovation Management 20 (2017) 2, pp. 329-347

Purpose This study examines how technology-intensive small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engage in open innovation. The purpose of this paper is to add to the literature on open innovation in SMEs, which has received considerably less attention than open innovation in large companies....

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A mapping for managers: open innovation for R&D intensive SMEs in the life sciences sector

Marangos, Stefanos; Warren, Lorraine - In: European Journal of Innovation Management 20 (2017) 2, pp. 210-229

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine what strategies the CEOs of research and development (R&D) intensive small/medium enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector carry out in regard to open innovation (OI), as R&D costs continue to rise, placing pressure on innovation managers....

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Impact of quality management practices on performance stimulating growth

Basu, Rana; Bhola, Prabha - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 33 (2016) 8, pp. 1179-1201

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and identify the contextual quality management practices (QMP) and to empirically examine their underlying dimensions and its direct influence or association with performance in context to Indian IT enabled service small- and mid-size enterprises...

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Enhancing service innovation in a business-to-business context

Nuutinen, Maaria; Ojasalo, Katri - In: International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 6 (2014) 4, pp. 290-308

the small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Design/methodology/approach – This study used an abductive research process …, supported by theoretical insights from a literature review, and empirical evidence from a multiple-case study. Six SME case … innovation in the b-to-b and SME context framing the phenomenon in service logic. Tackling the questions is a precondition for …

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The provision of business advice to SMEs by external accountants

Carey, Peter; Tanewski, George - In: Managerial Auditing Journal 31 (2016) 3, pp. 290-313

-sized enterprise (SME) environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate determinants of SME demand for business advice, drawing … accountants to their SME clients. In particular, the paper highlights the importance of the combined roles that the external … accountant’s competence and tenure play in the SME–accountant relationship, highlighting how these two factors can overcome …

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Understanding innovation performance measurement in SMEs

Saunila, Minna - In: Measuring Business Excellence 21 (2017) 1, pp. 1-16

Purpose This paper aims to focus on the challenges and characteristics of innovation performance measurement in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This study is exploratory-descriptive and uses mixed-method research. Quantitative and qualitative methods for...

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How to visualize performance measures in a manufacturing SME

Larsson, Carina; Syberfeldt, Anna; Säfsten, Kristina - In: Measuring Business Excellence 21 (2017) 4, pp. 337-350

carried out at the Vara plant, a manufacturing SME with well-developed communication of performance measures. The case study …

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Value creation in SME private equity buy-outs

Lahmann, Alexander D.F.; Stranz, Wiebke; Velamuri, Vivek K. - In: Qualitative Research in Financial Markets 9 (2017) 1, pp. 2-33

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze specific levers of value creation in small and mid-size private equity deals. Private equity firms add value through various types of value creation measures in their portfolio firms to achieve abnormal returns. Established literature has shown...

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Implementing SA8000 certification standards

Davoine, Eric; Gendre, Delphine - In: Society and Business Review 9 (2014) 3, pp. 258-275

(SA) 8000 certification process. The paper is based on a case study within a multinational small–medium enterprise (SME … the main actors of the certification process: the owner-manager of the SME and the certification manager. We collected … clearly the tensions existing between the CSR representation based on a social standard and the CSR representation of SME …

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