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Board control and corporate innovation: an empirical study of small technology-based firms

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Politis, Diamanto - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2006

corporate innovation in small technology-based firms. An analysis of 135 Swedish technology-based firms suggests that board … involvement in decision control may influence corporate innovation. The empirical results show that board involvement in strategic … decision control is positively associated with process innovation, while board involvement in financial decision control is …

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University professors and research commercialization: An empirical test of the “knowledge corridor” thesis

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Politis, Diamanto; Tell, Joakim - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2009

There has been an increasing interest in the determinants and outcomes of successful technology transfer and commercialization of research results. In this study we test the validity of the “knowledge corridor” thesis for explaining the involvement of university professors’ in the early...

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Managerial learning and development in small firms: implications based on observations of managerial work

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Tell, Joakim - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2009

In this study we set out to examine the conditions for managerial learning in small firms and the implications it gives for how to facilitate and support work-based management development in this context. Empirically, we conduct structured observations of the daily work activities performed by...

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Informal investors and value added: The contribution of investors experientially acquired resources in the entrepreneurial process

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Politis, Diamanto - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2006

This study explores the value added contribution of informal investors in the entrepreneurial process, something that up to date has received very limited attention. By analyzing the life experience and career background of four informal investors the study examines the personal resources these...

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A Knowledge-based Categorization of Research-based Spin-off Creation

Landström, Hans; Gabrielsson, Jonas; Brunsnes, Thomas - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2006

In this paper we argue for the need of sector contextualization to achieve a better understanding of new venture activities aimed at commercializing university generated knowledge. From this perspective, we contend that an analysis of the creation of research-based spin-offs (RBSOs) must take...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005022195

Informal investors and value added: what do we know and where do we go?.

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Politis, Diamanto - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2006

Informal investors have been highlighted as important stakeholders for potential high-growth ventures. Extant empirical research provides evidence that they contribute not only with money but also bring added value in terms of providing their skills and experience to support the continued...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005022196

Knowledge and accountability: outside directors contribution in the corporate value chain

Gabrielsson, Jonas; Huse, Morten - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2005

In this article we position outside directors contribution in the corporate value chain. Our objective is to show how outside board members may contribute to value creation through knowledge and accountability. We will also provide tools for outside board members to make contributions. The...

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