TY - JOUR
T1 - The dark matter of innovation
T2 - Design and innovative performance in dutch manufacturing
AU - Marsili, O.
AU - Salter, A.
PY - 2006/12/1
Y1 - 2006/12/1
N2 - This paper focuses on the impact of expenditures on design on the innovative performance of Dutch manufacturing firms. The competitive advantage of a firm often depends on its ability to innovate. Past research has shown that investments in research and development (R&D) can play a key role in stimulating innovation, yet relatively few studies have examined the impact of expenditures on design on innovative performance. Using a database containing 2010 firms from the Netherlands, this paper explores the association between expenditures on design and product innovation, highlighting the importance of the new range of 'downstream' innovation activities for understanding innovation performance.
AB - This paper focuses on the impact of expenditures on design on the innovative performance of Dutch manufacturing firms. The competitive advantage of a firm often depends on its ability to innovate. Past research has shown that investments in research and development (R&D) can play a key role in stimulating innovation, yet relatively few studies have examined the impact of expenditures on design on innovative performance. Using a database containing 2010 firms from the Netherlands, this paper explores the association between expenditures on design and product innovation, highlighting the importance of the new range of 'downstream' innovation activities for understanding innovation performance.
KW - Design
KW - Innovation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33751517768&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537320601019628
U2 - 10.1080/09537320601019628
DO - 10.1080/09537320601019628
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:33751517768
SN - 0953-7325
VL - 18
SP - 515
EP - 534
JO - Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
JF - Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
IS - 5
ER -
