This paper focuses on knowledge-based entrepreneurship, or new firm creation in industries which are considered to be science-based or to use research and development intensively, in the East Central European (ECE) context. On the basis of case studies of thirteen knowledge-based firms in six...

"This book examines the best practices for increasing a company's competitiveness through the study of three strategic factors in business success: entrepreneurship, innovation, and internationalization"--

How to use this book -- Operation management -- Product and services innovation -- Mechanism to ensure service and product quality -- Purchasing -- Interaction with suppliers -- Marketing management -- Market segmentation -- Value proposition -- Site selection -- Market entry barriers and the...