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Title Innovation support in Latin America and Europe / edited by Mark Anderson, David Edgar, Kevin Grant, Keith Halcro, Julio Mario Rodriguez Devis, and Lautaro Guera Genskowsky
Published Burlington, VT : Gower, [2014]
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Contents Innovation in practice and practicing innovation : making sense of a contested area -- a conceptual framework for educators -- Nuances in entrepreneurial and innovative activity : developing an understanding through regional studies from Latin America and Europe -- Generating innovation through knowledge exchange : capturing lessons learned -- The use of intellectual property in Latin American higher education institutions -- Fostering innovation and technology transfer in the renewable energy sector at Latin American higher education institutions : findings from a labour market survey undertaken as part of the JELARE project -- A model for innovation and global competitiveness : the Monterrey International City of Knowledge program (MICK) -- The socio-economics of digital ecosystems research : policy analysis and methodological tools from an Argentinean case study -- Disseminating innovation by improving individual capabilities : a Brazilian experience -- Vertical integrative innovation
Summary In this book the reader will find a comparative insight into Latin American and European approaches to innovation management and innovation in practice, and an examination of how innovative ideas are exploited for a specifically Latin American context. Arranged into sections, each with separate academic and practitioner focused chapters, the text offers a refreshing, contemporary and trans-national perspective and a clear, concise and enriching discussion on the interplay between research, policy and practice. It will appeal to academics and researchers, higher level students, policy makers and business leaders, particularly those with any interest in Latin America. -- Edited summary from book
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Technological innovations -- Europe -- Management
Technological innovations -- Latin America -- Management
Knowledge management -- Europe
Knowledge management -- Latin America
Creative ability in business -- Management
Organizational change.
Creative ability in business -- Management
Knowledge management
Organizational change
Technological innovations -- Management
Europe
Latin America
Form Electronic book
Author Anderson, Mark, 1952- editor.
Edgar, David (David A.), editor.
Grant, Kevin, 1968- editor.
Halcro, Keith, editor
Rodríguez D., Julio Mario (Rodríguez Devis), editor.
Genskowsky, Lautaro Guera, editor
ISBN 1409419029
9781409419020
9781409460329
1409460320