Does sticky information affect the locus ofinnovation? Evidence from the Japanese convenience-store industry

Article Abstract:

The importance of the stickiness of innovation-related information factor on the locus of innovation was established based on an analysis of 24 innovations in the Japanese convenience-store industry. The industry revealed that the stickiness of innovation-related information factor can be utilized to forecast the locus of innovation. Such finding validates the hypothesized relationship between the stickiness of innovation-related information and the locus of innovation.

Convenience Stores, Grocery stores, Management, Japan, Grocery industry

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standardization and particularization in services: evidence from Germany

Article Abstract:

Research investigating the patterns of activities carried out in the services sector of Germany is presented, with a view to providing a framework for innovation processes in the industry. Particular attention is given to taxonomical accounts of services practices.

Germany, Services industry, Service industries

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Science and knowledge flows: evidence from the French case

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Research investigating the impact of public research on technological innovations is presented, with focus on the case of France. Particular attention is given to ways in which innovation levels rise in direct proportionality with public research.

France, Influence, Marketing research, Market research

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