competition-the so-called Schumpeterian hypothesis. Third, the effect of the nationality of a firm on innovation is investigated … innovations. Establishments in the 'other' food products industry tend to lead when it comes to innovation, whereas fish product …

focus the different roles that are played by large and small firms in the innovation process. Small firms, it is often … programs that are directed at this sector. This paper examines the differences in the innovation profiles of small and large … appropriate to reduce the impediments to innovation that they face. The paper finds a number of differences between large and …

. First, it constitutes a multidimensional approach to industry classification. As different concepts - such as innovation …

-innovators-based on their responses to 22 innovation-related questions on the survey. These groups correspond to different stages in the … capital. In later stages of the innovation life cycle-comprehensive and process innovators place great emphasis on higher debt …

, it investigates the extent to which intellectual property right protection stimulates innovation. Second, it examines the … contribution that R&D makes to innovation. Third, it considers the importance of various competencies in the area of marketing …, human resource, technology and production to the innovation process. Fourth, it examines the extent to which a larger firm …

innovation within the small firm population. Forty percent of small businesses report introducing new or improved products …, processes or organizational forms. Among these businesses, product innovation dominates over process or organizational change. A … majority of these establishments reveal an ongoing commitment to innovation programs by introducing innovations on a regular …

This paper describes the evidence that several Statistics Canada studies have developed on the importance of innovation … to growth and the need for highly skilled workers in the innovation process. Rather than focusing on broad industry … frequently distinguishes faster from slower growing firms is innovation. Innovators in turn place greater emphasis on training …