The international dimension to industry-academic links

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The growth of industry-academic links, and the growth of cross-border collaboration and funding are the aspects of the fundamental changes facing higher education in the knowledge based economy, discussed. The industry/higher education collaboration from an international perspective is analyzed on the basis of historical background, and context to industry-academic links and its more recent growth trends.

Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development-Universities, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, University research, Technology transfer, Internationalism

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Sourcing external technological knowledge: a decision support framework for firms

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Certain specific factors are associated with firms that decide to outsource knowledge and technology. A number of U.K. firms are studied to develop a Decision Support Framework (DSF) that will help to understand the reasons for external outsourcing.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Decision-making, Decision making, Design and construction, Knowledge management, Company business management, Decision support systems, Decision support software

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Service production and intellectual property

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Issues concerning the knowledge base of service firms and sectors are discussed, focusing on management and intellectual property.

Intellectual property, Services industry, Service industries

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