This paper presents a model that complements the research stream of transaction cost economics with the dynamic capabilities approach. The paper shows that, even though technological alliances involving specific assets deployed in emerging industries are exposed to high transaction costs, they possess attributes that make them attractive. First, they facilitate the creation of tacit competencie...

The acquisition and growth of technological knowledge is fundamental to competitive advantage in the emerging knowledge economy. This article explores the notion of technological learning as a means of developing the capabilities that underpin long term sustainable innovation. The research project was designed to identify new ways of understanding learning in the context of technology-driven SM...

Innovation is a complex phenomenon and process involving translation of knowledge into new techniques, products, services. It is considered crucial for sustainable agriculture development and achievement of long-term food security. The review describes the diversity of innovation and relates it to agro-food sector. It also sheds light on different innovation models and explores their contributi...

Toward a systematic framework for research on dominant designs, technological innovations, and industrial change Johann Peter Murmann a,∗, Koen Frenken b,1 a Australian Graduate School of Management, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia b Urban and Regional Research Center Utrecht (URU), Section of Economic Geography, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508TC Utrecht, The Net...

Preface This presentation report is produced in the frame of a research study on " Innovative SMEs and the Creation of Employment " on behalf of the European Commission, Directorate-General Enterprise. The results of the entire project shall together with other assignments strengthen the knowledge base of innovation performers and policies in Europe and will serve to effectively support the ana...

Globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 act as shocks on regional labor markets economies. The presence of a digital economy has high spillover effects development, job creation, economic resilience, sustainability; furthermore, it valuates eco-innovation clean economy. We believe that process transformation robust impact green aspects entire consistency digital-inten...

Value co-creation has emerged as a new innovation paradigm emphasizing that customers and end users should be considered as active participants in the design and development of personalized products, services, and experiences. 1 It is based on the design and implementation of customer participation platforms, providing firms with the technological and human resources, tools, and mechanisms to b...