Understanding the Relationship Between Networks and Technology, Creativity and Innovation

Barak S. Aharonson|Shmuel Ellis|Terry L. Amburgey
Emerald
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9781781904893
18 July 2013
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18 July 2013
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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.

Dedication. Introduction. Coevolutionary Perspective of Industry–Network Dynamics. Israel’s Knowledge-Intensive Sectors: Innovation, Networks and Regions. Evolution of Research Collaboration Networks and Their Impact on Firm Innovation Output. An Exploratory Study of the Role of Publishing Inventors in Nanotechnology. Interdependencies of Formal and Informal Network Structure and the Exploration of New Technological Opportunities Among Geographically Dispersed Firms. The Duality of Knowledge Networks: The Impact of Production and Usage Networks on Academic Citations. The Costs of Creating Network Relations and the Implications for Firm Performance: The Case of High Technology Firms. Regional Networks, Alliance Portfolio Configuration, and Innovation Performance. About the Editors. About the Authors. Understanding the Relationship Between Networks and Technology, Creativity and Innovation. Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy. Understanding the Relationship Between Networks and Technology, Creativity and Innovation. Copyright page. List of Contributors.