A composite indicator of a firm's innovativeness. An empirical analysis based on survey data for Swiss manufacturing

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Previous research used either a single indicator or a small number of indicators to characterize innovative activities. However, basing innovation on only a few indicators is inappropriate, given the complexity of the innovation process. A more accurate description of a firm's innovation intensity can be gleaned by using a composite measure developed by factor analyzing several innovation variables. The measure is applied to a data set of Swiss manufacturing firms.

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Does technological diversification promote innovation?: an empirical analysis for European firm

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The influence of technology diversification on a firm's innovation prospects is analyzed by focusing on European manufacturing industries.

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The fruit flies of innovations: A taxonomy of innovative small firms

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Innovation and technology development in small industries is analyzed by focusing on manufacturing sector of Netherlands.

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