The Contribution of KIBS to Innovation and Competitiveness in Business Networks

Alexandra M. Braga (), Carla S. Marques, Zélia M. Serrasqueiro, Vitor L. Braga and Aldina I. Correia
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Alexandra M. Braga: Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI)
Carla S. Marques: University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and Center for Training and Integrated Research in ASAL Development (CETRAD)
Zélia M. Serrasqueiro: University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal and Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE)
Vitor L. Braga: Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI)
Aldina I. Correia: Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI)

Chapter Chapter 5 in Cooperative and Networking Strategies in Small Business, 2017, pp 63-80 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter seeks to analyse, based on a quantitative approach, the relationship between knowledge, cooperation and co-creation of innovation through knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) and other organisations (i.e. clients, higher education institutions [HEIs] and other firms/institutions). The main findings suggest, given the context of KIBS firms, that co-creation of innovation is greatly influenced by cooperation with HEIs (i.e. co-creation of technological innovation) and knowledge codification (i.e. co-creation of non-technological innovation). The results have conceptual implications—further deepening the understanding of co-creation processes in innovation research—and practical implications—facilitating decision-making processes in innovation based on cooperation, networks and the strategic management of knowledge.

Keywords: Innovation Process; High Education Institution; Tacit Knowledge; Knowledge Creation; Service Firm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44509-0_5

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