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Author: Brigitte Gay Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Understanding global interfirm network evolutionary patterns and their interplay with individual firms' actions is a fundamental issue in strategy research. It is also important to examine power dynamics as variation in the relative positions of firms in an exchange network is one of the main causes capable of transforming the distribution of power and the very structure of interfirm networks. Using recent theoretical and methodological advances in studies of complex systems, we show that the interfirm alliance network of one of the fastest growing sector of the biopharmaceutical industry - the antibody sector- continually changes from 1998-2007 and evolves from a scale-free to a small-world structure. These very different network structures also epitomize distinctive power structures led by either fittest firms (novel highly innovative firms), or richest firms (incumbents). Our unique finding that scale-free as well as small-world structures can emerge in the life cycle of an industry major sector, and thus that networks can switch from one 'universal' structure to another, gives new insight into complex network dynamics and a baseline for constructing future models of interfirm network evolution and dynamics, taking into account structure and firms' position.
Author: Brigitte Gay Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Understanding global interfirm network evolutionary patterns and their interplay with individual firms' actions is a fundamental issue in strategy research. It is also important to examine power dynamics as variation in the relative positions of firms in an exchange network is one of the main causes capable of transforming the distribution of power and the very structure of interfirm networks. Using recent theoretical and methodological advances in studies of complex systems, we show that the interfirm alliance network of one of the fastest growing sector of the biopharmaceutical industry - the antibody sector- continually changes from 1998-2007 and evolves from a scale-free to a small-world structure. These very different network structures also epitomize distinctive power structures led by either fittest firms (novel highly innovative firms), or richest firms (incumbents). Our unique finding that scale-free as well as small-world structures can emerge in the life cycle of an industry major sector, and thus that networks can switch from one 'universal' structure to another, gives new insight into complex network dynamics and a baseline for constructing future models of interfirm network evolution and dynamics, taking into account structure and firms' position.
Author: Knut Koschatzky Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3642576109 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 293
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Innovation networks are a major source for acquiring new information and knowledge and thus for supporting innovation processes. Despite the many theoretical and empirical contributions to the explanation of networks, many questions still remain open. For example: How can networks, if they do not emerge by their own, be initiated? How can fragmentation in innovation systems be overcome? And how can networking experience from market economies be transferred to the emerging economies of Central and Eastern Europe? By presenting a selection of papers which address innovation networking from theoretical and political viewpoints, the book aims at giving answers to these questions.
Author: Andreas Pyka Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3540922679 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 330
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The science of graphs and networks is now an established tool for modeling and analyzing systems with a large number of interacting components. The contributions to this anthology address different aspects of the relationship between innovation and networks.
Author: Philip Cooke Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136223037 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 394
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Turbulence characterises the current global scene. This book uses complementary theoretical approaches to understand and help prescribe policies to ‘re-frame’ the regional development problem in turbulent times. These approaches are: evolutionary complexity; evolutionary economic geography; emergence theory; and resilience theory. From below, they address the four major crises creating a ‘perfect storm’ for societies and economics involving: the climate change crisis; the energy crisis; the banking and financial crisis; and the global economic crisis. This book analyses and proposes ways in which regional economies, in particular, are having to be ‘reframed’ to address these crises. First, many must evolve in new ways, possibly moving back from the ‘service economy’ towards a new, greener form of manufacturing of goods as well as services. Accordingly, regional economies are innovating in new ways. Amongst these are the quest for ‘relatedness’ within their own regional orbits, and promoting ‘modularity’ as a mode of analysis and a policy stance to stimulate innovation across industry and geographical borders. Finally, regional economies and societies are discovering that, from a ‘resilience’ perspective, they must find answers to the higher levels of governance with which they increasingly struggle. In this respect regional economies are in ‘transition’ and regional processes are ‘emergent’. The transition seeks to address the four crises, involving re-balancing, re-directing and re-framing future policy and practice. This book describes many of the novel ‘framings’ involved in understanding the new ways in which this major task is being addressed in theory, policy and everyday practice.
Author: Harry Bouwman Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3540792384 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 329
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Modern economies depend on innovation in services for their future growth. Service innovation increasingly depends on information technology and digitization of information processes. Designing new services is a complex matter, since collaboration with other companies and organizations is necessary. Service innovation is directly related to business models that support these services, i.e. services can only be successful in the long run with a viable business model that creates value for its customers and providers. This book presents a theoretically grounded yet practical approach to designing viable business models for electronic services, including mobile ones, i.e. the STOF model and – based on it – the STOF method. The STOF model provides a ‘holistic’ view on business models with four interrelated perspectives, i.e., Service, Technology, Organization and Finance. It elaborates on critical design issues that ultimately shape the business model and drive its viability.
Author: Thomas Bentivegna Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3658045795 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 166
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Regional developers and network administrators are proud of having the largest number of registered network participants and clicks on their internet platform. However, what ultimately counts are the real business contacts that lead to additional sales, sustainable supplier-relationships, or to innovation projects leading to sustainable competitive advantages for companies and regions. Thomas Bentivegna focuses on ad-hoc networks, which are poorly represented in existing network and innovation literature. He identifies, classifies and categorizes different innovation network types operating in 5 European countries (Switzerland, Germany, England, Ireland, and France) based on data collected from 28 firms. He shows how a basic understanding of the types of innovation networks which are operating in North-West Europe, as well as the typical firm profile for each one, can be an effective tool in helping to support the agenda of several different key innovation actors.
Author: Henry William Chesbrough Publisher: Harvard Business Press ISBN: 1422104273 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 250
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Provides a diagnostic tool for readers to assess their business model and usher it through a six-stage continuum toward openness. This book also identifies the barriers to creating open business models (such as the not invented here syndrome and the not sold here virus) and explains how to surmount them.
Author: Boelie Elzen Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 9781845423421 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 344
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Modern societies face several structural problems such as transport congestion and greenhouse gas emissions due to the widespread use of fossil fuels. To address these important societal problems and achieve sustainability in the broad sense, major transformations are required, but this poses an enormous challenge given the complexity of the processes involved. Such transformations are called 'transitions' or 'system innovations' and involve changes in a variety of elements, including technology, regulation, user practices and markets, cultural meaning and infrastructure. This book considers two main questions: how do system innovations or transitions come about and how can they be influenced by different actors, in particular by governments. The authors identify the theories which can be used to conceptualise the dynamics of system innovations and discuss the weaknesses in these theories. They also look at the lessons which can be learned from historical examples of transitions, and highlight the instruments and policy tools which can be used to stimulate future system innovations towards sustainability. The expert contributors address these questions using insights from a variety of different disciplines including innovation studies, evolutionary economics, the sociology of technology, environmental analysis and governance studies. The book concludes with an extensive summary of the results and practical suggestions for future research. This important new volume offers an interdisciplinary assessment of how and why system innovations occur. It will engage and inform academics and researchers interested in transitions towards sustainability, and will also be highly relevant for policymakers concerned with environmental issues, structural change and radical innovation.
Author: Brigitte Gay
Author: Brigitte Gay
Author: Knut Koschatzky
Author: Graham Leicester
Author: Andreas Pyka
Author: Philip Cooke
Author: Harry Bouwman
Author: Tooraj Jamasb
Author: Thomas Bentivegna
Author: Henry William Chesbrough
Author: Boelie Elzen