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R&D Activities Of New Zealand Firms By Size

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  • JIM FISHER

    (Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada)

  • C. KIRK

    (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

  • D. TAYLOR

    (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

Abstract

Most companies recognise that it is essential that they engage in Research and Development activities.In 1988/89 however New Zealand stood 17 on a list of 23 OECD countries with only 0.98 percent of its GDP allocated to R&D. This article describes a recent study of the R&D activities of 89 small, medium, and large New Zealand firms, which indicated that a number of significant differences exist between the R&D policies and practices of each type of firm.It would appear that numbers of small/medium sized New Zealand firms, and even some large firms, do not recognise the importance of investing in R&D in tighter economic times as well as in times of economic expansion.If the competitive position of New Zealand industry is to be improved R&D management must become more aware of the activities of the competition, and perhaps focus on process development and the acquisition of innovative technology from abroad.

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  • Jim Fisher & C. Kirk & D. Taylor, 1995. "R&D Activities Of New Zealand Firms By Size," Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 3(01), pages 1-19.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jecxxx:v:03:y:1995:i:01:n:s0218495895000027
    DOI: 10.1142/S0218495895000027
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