and with the existence of a specialized R&D department. Product innovation increases foreign competitiveness, which is a …

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence the Internal Process Innovation (IPI) Activity … manufacturing small, medium and large enterprises were examined and a set of hypotheses, regarding their innovation activity, were …) and the electronic information exchange between business partners are positively related to firm's process innovation …

The global innovation map is changing. Until a few years ago innovation activities were concentrated in the US, Europe … and Japan. Not anymore. The rising powers of China, India and Brazil are encroaching on the innovation stronghold of the … shift in innovation power by concentrating on factors within the rising powers, such as their investment in high …

in manufacturing. This paper attempts to trace the rise of Asian firms and their innovation capabilities while examining … manufacturing firms is the deficiency of internal and external finances except firms of Japan and South Korea. The innovation … environmental constraints are more visible across Asian firms where the national innovation system is at nascent phase. The finding …

How are Asian countries preparing children to have skills—including creativity, innovation, and technical capability … education policy and practice into a key component of national innovation strategies: human capital development. Asian countries … are developing an emphasis on innovation and creativity at all levels of education, while the United States continues (via …