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The Contribution of KIBS to Innovation and Competitiveness in Business Networks

In: Cooperative and Networking Strategies in Small Business

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  • Alexandra M. Braga

    (Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI)
    Center for Training and Integrated Research in ASAL Development (CETRAD))

  • Carla S. Marques

    (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and Center for Training and Integrated Research in ASAL Development (CETRAD))

  • Zélia M. Serrasqueiro

    (University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal and Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE))

  • Vitor L. Braga

    (Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI)
    Center for Training and Integrated Research in ASAL Development (CETRAD))

  • Aldina I. Correia

    (Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management, and Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems (CIICESI))

Abstract

This chapter seeks to analyse, based on a quantitative approach, the relationship between knowledge, cooperation and co-creation of innovation through knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) and other organisations (i.e. clients, higher education institutions [HEIs] and other firms/institutions). The main findings suggest, given the context of KIBS firms, that co-creation of innovation is greatly influenced by cooperation with HEIs (i.e. co-creation of technological innovation) and knowledge codification (i.e. co-creation of non-technological innovation). The results have conceptual implications—further deepening the understanding of co-creation processes in innovation research—and practical implications—facilitating decision-making processes in innovation based on cooperation, networks and the strategic management of knowledge.

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  • Alexandra M. Braga & Carla S. Marques & Zélia M. Serrasqueiro & Vitor L. Braga & Aldina I. Correia, 2017. "The Contribution of KIBS to Innovation and Competitiveness in Business Networks," Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, in: Marta Peris-Ortiz & João J. Ferreira (ed.), Cooperative and Networking Strategies in Small Business, chapter 0, pages 63-80, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:innchp:978-3-319-44509-0_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44509-0_5
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