Innovation in SMEs: Behavioural Patterns in Portugal

Fernandes, Silvia Brito; Noronha, Teresa de

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Fernandes, Silvia Brito

Noronha, Teresa de

Abstract(s)

The globalisation has fostered new temporal and spatial relations that reach an increasing scope with the support of information and communication technologies. These global changes are reflected on the local systems of production, requiring more competitiveness from them. Here it is vital the role of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) for their flexibility and local embeddedness. This is a crucial factor of propensity for instituting regional innovation systems that promote regional development through local complementaries.

Keywords

SMEs innovational clusters regional development regional innovation systems

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/4566

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Fernandes, S. e T. Noronha Vaz (2004): “Innovation in SMEs: Behavioural Patterns in Portugal”, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference - Regional Science Association International British and Irish Section, Cork, Irlanda, 49 – 75