Solving the matchmaking dilemma between companies and external idea contributors

Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 2014, Pages 639-653

  Harland, Peter E ^a   Nienaber, Ann Marie ^b,c  

^a International Graduate School Zittau   (Germany)

^b Institute for Clean Growth and Future Mobility   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF MÜNSTER   (Germany)

Author keywords

collaborative innovations; external ideas; intermediary; matchmaking process; online platforms; trust

Indexed keywords

INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE; INNOVATION; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; KNOWLEDGE; MANAGEMENT; PROFITABILITY;

EID: 84903271289     PISSN: 09537325     EISSN: 14653990     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2014.919378     Document Type: Article

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