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High technology, productivity and networks A systemic approach to SME development /

Progress in telecommunications and infrastructure, coupled with liberalization in international organizations, has introduced a number of new competitors to existing SMEs. This book analyzes strategic aspects of SME development that may help to promote growth: high-tech development, productivity inc...

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Group Author: Parrilli, Mario Davide; Bianchi, Patrizio, 1952-; Sugden, Roger.
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Industrial productivity.
Small business > Technological innovations.
Small business > Growth.
Development Economics.
Industry & industrial studies.
Economics.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230583726
Summary: Progress in telecommunications and infrastructure, coupled with liberalization in international organizations, has introduced a number of new competitors to existing SMEs. This book analyzes strategic aspects of SME development that may help to promote growth: high-tech development, productivity increase, and strengthening of linkages.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230553538, 2008.
Carrier Form: 272 p. : 17 figures, 52 35.
ISBN: 9780230553538
9780230583726 :
0230583725 :
CLC: F276.3
Contents: Foreword-- M.D.Parrilli PART I: INTRODUCTION Hi-tech Development, Productivity Increase and Networking: A Systemic Approach to the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises-- M.D.Parrilli PART II: HI-TECH PROMOTION The Regional Innovation System in Emilia-Romagna, Italy-- L.Ramaciotti Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Hi-Technology Industries: The Experience of the Biotech Industry in the US-- S.Schweitzer& M.Di Tommaso The Start-up Process of Knowledge-based Firms in Latin America-- H.Kantis& P.Angelelli PART III: PRODUCTIVITY INCREASES Business Support Services: A Conceptual Framework and some Interesting Practices-- N.Bellini Entrepreneurship, Small Firms and Self-Employment-- D.Audretsch, M.Callejon& M.J.Aranguren Competitiveness based on Low Production Costs or on High Specialisation and Productivity: The Case of Costa Rica-- J.Aguilar& M.Elizondo PART IV: NETWORKING Trust and Social Capital in Glo-Cal Networks-- L.De Propis Local and Global Linkages of Small and Medium Enterprises in Local Production Systems in Brazil-- W.Suzigan, R.Garcia& J.Furtado Industrial Cluster Trajectories and Opportunities for Endogenous Upgrading in Developing Countries-- P.Knorringa A Sectoral Approach to Global Value Chain and Cluster Development in Latin America-- C.Pietrobelli& R.Rabellotti PART V: CONCLUSIONS Conclusions-- P.Bianchi.

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