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Firm Size and Sustainable Innovation Management

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  • Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli

    (Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Edoardo Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Lorenzo Ardito

    (Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Edoardo Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy)

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce the themes addressed and the approaches used in the Special Issue “Firm Size and Sustainable Innovation Management” to investigate the relationships between firm size and sustainable innovation management. Specifically, by offering multiple perspectives of analysis, this work increases our comprehension and understanding of the role of firm size for sustainable innovation strategies.

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  • Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli & Lorenzo Ardito, 2019. "Firm Size and Sustainable Innovation Management," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(21), pages 1-5, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:11:y:2019:i:21:p:6072-:d:282377
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    1. Messeni Petruzzelli, Antonio & Ardito, Lorenzo & Savino, Tommaso, 2018. "Maturity of knowledge inputs and innovation value: The moderating effect of firm age and size," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 86(C), pages 190-201.
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