Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Our work has focused on the theme of open innovation and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, we have investigated open innovation, its effects and its connection with the sectors of Low Medium Technology (LMT) firms’ intensity. We discussed the Catalan case as a reference. We have analyzed both the concept and the model of OI, following the approach proposed by Henry Chesbrough (2003).\n\n\t\t\t\t To obtain the data, we used a methodology of descriptive statistics. Our study aims to describe and explain the difference between Catalan companies and business realities of EU countries in the context of SMEs and LMT technological intensity.\n\n\t\t\t\t In the context of SMEs and LMT firm’s technological intensity, our research shows that the process of innovation in Catalonia can be approached in three dimensions: the effect of OI activities, the implementation process of OI and external source of knowledge of Catalan companies. The effect of the implementation of OI activities within the innovation process industry has improved significantly in recent years.\n\n\t\t\t\t The research analyzes the success of various strategies. We investigate the relationship between OI activities and LMT, SMEs sectors intensity in Catalonia, and proposes some recommendations for policy development and implementation.
Authors: El Rayyes, Mohammad Asif Salam
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W271292209