Innovativeness of Polish enterprises in the initial period of system transformation
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The degree of innovativeness of Polish enterprises was low during the initial period of transformation from a centrally planned economy to a market economy. An analysis covering period from 1990 to 1992 reveals that only 35.1% of 2,430 firms investigated, both public and private sectors, implemented new technologies. The lowest level of innovative activity was observed among small and private enterprises. Private businesses have an innovation value of 0.34-0.43, 0.2-0.28 for small businesses and 0.6-0.98 for public businesses. Reasons for low innovativeness include lack of money, very high credit interest and lack of market need perception.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1997
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A comparative record of technological capability in ASEAN countries
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ASEAN countries are net importers of technology and still has to strengthen domestic R&D capabilities. To enhance technological capabilities, ASEAN countries must adopt several policy prescriptions that will focus on attracting foreign direct investment and qualified personnel, and strengthening intellectual property laws to draw more foreign providers of technology and safeguard domestic inventors and innovators. Governments should also support R&D activity and not leave it completely to the private sector.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1998
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Publicly produced knowledge for business: when is it effective?
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An evaluation of the patent dissemination procedure in Denmark was undertaken to determine the nature of the transfer of innovation from government research entities to inventors working for the private sector. Findings show that most patented inventions failed to materialize into full-blown products because they were either not commercially viable or their development was simply abandoned by their inventors.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1995
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