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Policy Values of Technological Innovation Support Policies for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: South Korean Stakeholder Differences and Consensus

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Small and medium-ized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the South Korean economy, and policies supporting their technological innovation are of significant importance. Despite substantial government efforts in this regard, opinions on the efficiency and values underlying these policies vary. This study examines the policy values shaping technological innovation support policies for SMEs and explores stakeholder differences and consensus. Drawing on conflicting values such as excellence vs. universality, autonomy vs. accountability, and economic effects vs. publicness, the research analyzes responses from 51 stakeholders, including SMEs, university researchers, research institution researchers, and government officials. The findings reveal divergent perceptions among stakeholders, emphasizing the value-based policy redesign to better support technological innovation in SMEs.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13942841

Author: Kim, Juil

Institution: Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning

Language: English

Topic: Innovation Policy and R&D

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930558207

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