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The strategic value of oscillating tie strength in technology clusters

Hebbert, William P. and Keast, Robyn L. and 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.

ID Code:6480
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:QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Business
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:23 Jan 2009 03:45

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