This paper examines how scientific and technological (S&T) human capital is transformed into financial capital through the creation of firms by scientists. The analysis is based on a database describing the positions held by 132 founders from 62 French biotech SMEs. It shows that star scientists...

Ce papier analyse la dynamique des réseaux d'alliances et plus particulièrement la division du travail qui s'opère entre les différents types d'acteurs (Grands Groupes Industriels, Entreprises Spécialisées de Biotechnologies et Instituts de Recherche Académique) qui interviennent dans...

Ce papier analyse la dynamique des réseaux d'alliances et plus particulièrement la division du travail qui s'opère entre les différents types d'acteurs (Grands Groupes Industriels, Entreprises Spécialisées de Biotechnologies et Instituts de Recherche Académique) qui interviennent dans...

Ce rapport présente les principaux résultats d'un programme de recherche pluridisciplinaire consacré aux ressorts de la carrière des femmes dans l'enseignement supérieur et la recherche.

Based on a survey of the French Biotech SMEs (see annex 1), this article examines localisation effects in the biotechnology sector. It consists of two strands of analysis. The first presents a detailed statistical survey of the French biotechnology sector. Among other things, the survey shows...

Based on a survey of the French Biotech SMEs (see annex 1), this article examines localisation effects in the biotechnology sector. It consists of two strands of analysis. The first presents a detailed statistical survey of the French biotechnology sector. Among other things, the survey shows...

The research program organization has been generalized to implement research policies in OECD countries. Principal investigators are the linchpin of the program based organization as they are developing research project to fit within programs. However, principal investigators are not only...

All organisations are reliant on the quality of their human resources, but creative professional service firms (PSFs), including those involved in architecture, media, software development and advertising, are particularly dependant on the talent and motivation of their staff to exercise their...

This paper analyses the dynamics of disassembly and reassembly unfolding in selected creative industries through the advent of digital technology. It argues that a full understanding of the much-observed organizational or sectoral lock-in effects on the one hand, and the possibilities for...

This qualitative study uncovers how organizations following a replication strategy, with its focus on efficiency and standardisation, can also achieve explorative knowledge search to propose relevant solutions to unusual problems. We undertook a detailed investigation of middle managers'...