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Mixed Modes of Innovation: An Empiric Approach to Capturing Firms' Innovation Behaviour

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  • Marion Frenz

    (University of London)

  • Ray Lambert

    (University of London)

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This study uses exploratory data analysis techniques to develop typologies of innovation modes or strategies for groups of firms. Analysing micro-level survey data from 18 countries we identify five innovation modes. The coherence and relevance of the innovation modes is tested by using them as explanatory factors in equations explaining economic performance. In most countries one or more innovation modes are positively associated with labour productivity. However, there is no consistent cross-country pattern as to which modes show significant associations with productivity. Even if common innovation patterns have been identified, there is no ‘single’ mode or form of innovation across countries that underlies the overall impact of innovation and there appear to be major national differences in patterns of competitive and comparative advantage with respect to levels of productivity as well as growth in turnover and employment. Importantly, sectoral innovation orientations are embedded in national systems, as well as exhibiting a degree of convergence at sectoral level.

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  • Marion Frenz & Ray Lambert, 2012. "Mixed Modes of Innovation: An Empiric Approach to Capturing Firms' Innovation Behaviour," OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers 2012/6, OECD Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:oec:stiaaa:2012/6-en
    DOI: 10.1787/5k8x6l0bp3bp-en
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    1. Hollenstein, Heinz, 2018. "Innovation strategies of firms: Identification, dynamics and intra-industry heterogeneity," Economics Discussion Papers 2018-24, Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel).
    2. Falk Martin, 2015. "Employment Effects of Technological and Organizational Innovations: Evidence Based on Linked Firm-Level Data for Austria," Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer Nationaloekonomie und Statistik), De Gruyter, vol. 235(3), pages 268-285, June.
    3. Philippe Chereau, 2015. "STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING SMEs: EXPLORING THE PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF STRATEGY-INNOVATION RELATIONSHIP," International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 19(01), pages 1-37.
    4. Hu, Yefei & Liu, Dayong, 2022. "Government as a non-financial participant in innovation: How standardization led by government promotes regional innovation performance in China," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 114(C).
    5. Wintjes, Rene & Es-Sadki, Nordine & Notten, Ad, 2019. "Systemising social innovation initiatives and their regional context in Europe," MERIT Working Papers 2019-050, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
    6. Hollenstein, Heinz, 2019. "Innovation strategies of Swiss firms: Identification, dynamics and intra-industry heterogeneity," Economics - The Open-Access, Open-Assessment E-Journal (2007-2020), Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), vol. 13, pages 1-61.

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