Open innovation modes and the role of internal R&D: An empirical study on open innovation adoption in Europe

European Journal of Innovation Management

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 475-495

  Schroll, Alexander ^a   Mild, Andreas ^a  

^a VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS   (Austria)

Author keywords

Adoption; Empirical study; Europe; Innovation; Open innovation; R D intensity; Research and development

Indexed keywords

EID: 80053627257     PISSN: 14601060     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14601061111174925     Document Type: Article

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