Intellectual capital and technological innovation knowledge-based theory and practice
Title:
Intellectual capital and technological innovation knowledge-based theory and practice
Author:
Lopez Saez, Pedro.
ISBN:
9781615208760
Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2010.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (317 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Contents:
Intellectual Capital Components, Measurement and Management / Babak Sohrabi, Iman Raeesi, Amir Khanlari -- Globalization of Instruction / Janet Holland, Joe Holland -- Measuring Science & Technology in Panama / Yuan-Chieh Chang, Carlos Kan -- A Study on the Relations Between Organizational Identity and Intellectual Capital / Eduardo Campos, Mónica Somoza, M. Salmador -- Problem Finding and Solving / Bruce Heiman, Pia Hurmelinna-Laukkanen -- Innovation Dynamics of Materials Technology / Masahiro Nakagawa, Chihiro Watanabe -- Absorptive Capacity, R&D Intensity and Innovation Results / Jorge Cruz-González, Miriam Delgado-Verde -- An Intellectual Capital-Based View of Technological Innovation / Miriam Delgado-Verde, Jorge Cruz-González -- Structural Capital and Innovation Capabilities / Elsa Salazar -- Prioritizing Corporate R&D Capabilities / Yuan-Chieh Chang, Pei-Ju Yu, Hui-Ru Chi -- Co-Evolving Relationships and Innovation Dynamics / Charles Ehin -- Social Capital / Pablo Bocigas -- Social Capital / Salma Alguezaui, Raffaele Filieri -- Do Top-Down Cluster Policies Succeed in Fostering Social Capital and Innovation? / Silvia Massa, Stefania Testa.
Abstract:
Knowledge has become a critical factor for contemporary firms. Its increasing relevance has given rise to a new theory of the firm and which closely ties knowledge creation and application to competitive advantage, enhancing support for this knowledge-based view of innovation. This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings to improve understanding of the current innovation processes from the knowledge based perspective, giving special attention to both the intellectual capital assets that intervene in it, and the social capital that surrounds and enhances or hinders this phenomenon. The book has particular relevance for mangers, academics and consultants who can benfit from a thorough understanding of intellectual capital and social capital as a base for improving their tasks.
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