The strategic value of oscillating tie strength in technology clusters
Hebbert, William P., Keast, Robyn L., & Mohannak, Kavoos (2006) The strategic value of oscillating tie strength in technology clusters. Innovation: Management, Policy and Practice, 8(4-5).
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Abstract
This paper focuses on the innovation networks of high-technology Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within a Science and Technology Park (STP). More specifically, the study examines the role of network ties in high-technology SMEs by focusing on the linkages employed by small businesses to learn, adapt to technological change, and innovate. The paper presents evidence from a recent survey of Brisbane Technology Park (BTP) and this illustrates how the competitiveness of local high-tech firms will be enhanced by the suggested model, which describes the need for oscillation between weak and strong ties at different stages of the innovation process and diffusion.
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| ID Code: | 6480 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Keywords: | Science and Technology Parks, strong and weak ties, innovation networks, clusters, Brisbane Technology Park, high, tech SMEs, Robyn Keast, Kavoos Mohannak |
| ISSN: | 1447-9338 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > COMMERCE MANAGEMENT TOURISM AND SERVICES (150000) > BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (150300) > Small Business Management (150314) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > COMMERCE MANAGEMENT TOURISM AND SERVICES (150000) > BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (150300) > Innovation and Technology Management (150307) |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > QUT Business School |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2006 eContent Management |
| Copyright Statement: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Deposited On: | 14 Mar 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2012 23:29 |
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