Explaining innovation in mature industries: evidences from Italian SMEs |
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Authors: | Rosa Caiazza |
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Affiliation: | 1. Parthenope University of Naples, Via Generale Parisi, 13, Napoli 80132, Italyrosa.caiazza@uniparthenope.it |
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Abstract: | In recent years management scholars and practitioners have been interested in innovation in high-technology industries. However, little attempt has been undertaken to examine factors affecting innovation in mature industries, such as agro-food. In this paper we tried to fill this literature gap. We hypothesise that weak-collaborations have a positive effect on firms’ innovations. We test our hypotheses on a sample of Italian agro-food firms. We discuss our results and present some theoretical and practical implications. |
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Keywords: | innovation mature industries small and medium firms Italy |
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