Understanding the relationship between networks and technology, creativity and innovation

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Technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and competitive strategy ; v. 13

Technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and competitive strategy series ; v. 13

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2013

Physical Description:

xviii, 262 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

ISBN:

9781781904893

Subject Term:

Strategic alliances (Business)

Technological innovations -- Economic aspects

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An exciting new volume in the Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy series from Emerald's popular Strategy collection. This volume features excellent new research devoted to advancing our understanding of how networks foster creativity, innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies. Contributions offer unique perspectives on the significance of networks to the financial success of businesses, in addition to giving examples of how these can be crucial in bringing about creativity and innovation. It deals with the evolution of networks through geographic and industry boundaries. This is crucial reading for any researchers exploring strategic management tools and techniques, and specifically the intricacies of "network theory" within businesses.

Leonid Bakman and Amalya L. OliverAmalya L. Oliver and Noam FrankIrem Demirkan and David L. DeedsGino Cattani and Daniele RotoloDaniel Tzabbar and Alex VestalAtul Nerkar and Nandini LahiriNiron HashaiSuleika Bort and Marie Oehme and Florian Zock

Dedications	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Part I
Chapter 1 Coevolutionary Perspective of Industry-Network Dynamics	p. 3
Chapter 2 Israel's Knowledge-Intensive Sectors: Innovation, Networks and Regions	p. 37
Part II
Chapter 3 The Evolution of Research Collaboration Networks and their Impact on Firm Innovation Output	p. 67
Chapter 4 An Exploratory Study of the Role of Publishing Inventors in Nanotechnology	p. 97
Chapter 5 The Interdependences of Formal and Informal Network Structure and the Exploration of New Technological Opportunities Among Geographically Dispersed Firms	p. 123
Chapter 6 The Duality of Knowledge Networks: The Impact of Production and Usage Networks on Academic Citations	p. 165
Chapter 7 The Costs of Creating Network Relations and the Implications for Firm Performance - The Case of High Technology Firms	p. 199
Chapter 8 Regional Networks, Alliance Portfolio Configuration, and Innovation Performance	p. 229
About the Editors	p. 257
About the Authors	p. 259

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