Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2009
Abstract
Industrial clusters and innovation systems have been the focus of considerable academic research. Similarly, general research on knowledge creation is abundant, but the literature on knowledge absorption, transfer and retention on a regional level is limited. A better appreciation of knowledge creation, absorption and retention as determinants of industrial cluster success may be of value to industry decision makers, policy makers, and researchers seeking mechanisms for promoting innovation and preventing the flight of locally generated knowledge. Knowledge retention is assumed to be a source of innovation and a key determinant of knowledge diffusion and exploitation, local and multinational firm performance, and cluster competitiveness. We propose qualitative research to explore knowledge creation and retention that results from the interactions of external and local agents in biotechnology clusters in Puerto Rico and Northeastern Ohio.
Keywords
biotechnology, biotechnology clusters, competitiveness, knowledge creation, knowledge anchoring, innovation systems.
Rights
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Department/Center
Design & Innovation
Recommended Citation
Montalvo, Francisco, "The Role of Local Cluster Agents As Key Determinants In Knowledge Creation, Absorption and Retention In Regional Biotechnology Industrial Clusters" (2009). Student Scholarship. 483.
https://commons.case.edu/studentworks/483